Alpine lake

For other uses, see Alpine lake (disambiguation).

Alpine lakes and forest, Denali National Park, Alaska

Alpine lakes are classified as lakes or reservoirs at high altitudes, usually starting around 5,000 feet (1524 metres) in elevation above sea level or above the tree line.

Alpine lakes are usually clearer than lakes at lower elevations due to the colder water which decreases the speed and amount of algae and moss growth in the water. Often these lakes are surrounded by varieties of pine trees, aspens and other high altitude trees.

Famous alpine lakes

• Crater Lake, USA
• Heaven Lake, Korea/China
• Issyk Kul, Kyrgyzstan
• Lake Tahoe, USA
• Lake Titicaca, Peru/Bolivia
• Yellowstone Lake, USA

See also

• Alpine tundra
• Alpine climate