Medvejie Lake, Glacial lake at Baranof Island, Sitka, US.
Medvejie Lake stretches for one mile between Bear Mountain and Cupola Peak, reaching a width of 0.2 miles at 243 feet above sea level.
The lake received its name from Russian settlers who established a presence in the Sitka region during the colonial period of Alaska.
Local residents maintain canoes at the lake's outlet, fostering a tradition of water-based recreation and exploration in the Alaskan wilderness.
Visitors can reach the lake through a maintained trail that starts at the salmon hatchery, located at the mouth of the outlet stream.
The lake's valley maintains temperatures five degrees colder than Sitka due to limited sunlight and cold air flowing from surrounding mountains.
Location: Sitka
Elevation above the sea: 74 m
GPS coordinates: 57.02222,-135.11944
Latest update: April 14, 2025 11:38
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