Hidden Lake is a small glacial lake in the Skoki Valley of Banff National Park, Canada. It is located in the Slate Range of the Canadian Rockies.

Hidden Lake
Hidden Lake from Mount Richardson
Hidden Lake is located in Alberta
Hidden Lake
Hidden Lake
LocationSlate Range, Banff National Park, Alberta
Coordinates51°29′05″N 116°06′31″W / 51.48472°N 116.10861°W / 51.48472; -116.10861
TypeGlacial lake
Primary outflowsCorral Creek
Basin countriesCanada
Max. length405 m (1,329 ft)
Max. width380 m (1,250 ft)
Surface area0.4 km2 (0.15 sq mi)
Max. depthUnknown
Surface elevation2,300 m (7,500 ft)

The lake can be reached by following a hiking trail for 8.4 km (5.2 mi) starting at Fish Creek, at the base of the Lake Louise Ski Area, near Lake Louise. A backcountry campground is situated one km before reaching the lake.[1] The lake is the starting point for possible ascents of Mount Richardson, Pika Peak and Ptarmigan Peak.

The glacial waters of the lake are drained by Corral Creek through the Sikoki Valley into the Bow River.

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References

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  1. ^ Brian Patton; Bart Robinson (1986). The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide (3rd ed.). Summerthought. pp. 103–104. ISBN 9780919934146.