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Emerald Lake (Idaho)

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Alpine lake in the state of Idaho For other uses, see Emerald Lake (disambiguation).
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LocationCuster County, Idaho
Coordinates44°03′05″N 114°36′35″W / 44.051267°N 114.609737°W / 44.051267; -114.609737
Lake typeGlacial
Primary outflowsLittle Boulder Creek to East Fork Salmon River
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length214 m (702 ft)
Max. width140 m (460 ft)
Surface elevation3,020 m (9,910 ft)

Emerald Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. While no trails lead to the lake, it can be accessed from Sawtooth National Forest trail 047.

Emerald Lake is northeast of Merriam Peak, upstream of Baker and Cornice Lakes, and downstream of Glacier and Rock Lakes.

References

  1. Sawtooth National Forest. "Sawtooth National Forest" .1:126,720, 1"=2 miles. Twin Falls, Idaho: Sawtooth National Forest, United States Forest Service, 1998.

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