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Emerald Lake is a lake in the southern Yukon, notable for its intense green colour. It is located on the South Klondike Highway at kilometre 117.5 (mile 73.5), measured from Skagway, Alaska.
Emerald Lake is a relatively small lake by the Klondike Highway very close to Carcross on the way to Whitehorse. Here we can stop by the road side overlook and take photos (from above) of the turquoise-green lake with dense cedar forest and rugged mountains in the background.
Known as “Rainbow Lake” by the First Nations, Emerald Lake offers a breathtaking view on its truly emerald-green water surrounded by Surprise Mountain and Mt Gilliam. Located along the Klondike Highway, 12km north from Carcross.
Apr 14, 2023 · Approximately 72 miles or 116 km after leaving Skagway, you reach your destination of Emerald Lake, Yukon. Surrounded by Mount Gillian and Surprise Mountain, it gets its name from the turquoise-green color of its waters.
Emerald Lake is a relatively small lake by the Klondike Highway very close to Carcross on the way to Whitehorse. Here we can stop by the road side overlook and take photos (from above) of the turquoise-green lake with dense cedar forest and rugged mountains in the background.
The beautiful blue-green colour of Emerald Lake is created by sunlight reflecting off a white layer of “marl” on the lake bed. Marl is a white calcium carbonate (CaCO3) clay that forms in the water and then settles, often unevenly, onto the lake bottom.
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Emerald Lake is located on the Highway between Carcross and Whitehorse. It is a natural lake with vibrant green and blue waters. The lake is surrounded by mountains and there are trails that can be found for a walk in this mountainous wonderland.
Jul 9, 2024 · If you’re looking for goregous glacier-fed lakes, look no further than Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park. As you can guess from the name, this stunning body of water is named for its bright green hue, making it one of the top places to visit in BC!
Visitors who venture deep into the Yoho Valley to find the lake today have much the same mesmerized reaction. A hiking trail encircles the blue-green lake and ambles along the gravel fan at the far end, providing an up-close look at what’s left in the wake of a receding glacier.
