Berg Lake
Berg Lake is a lake on the Robson River just below the river's source located within Mount Robson Provincial Park, at the doorstep of the north face of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. It is partly fed by the Berg Glacier.
| Berg Lake | |
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Berg Lake as viewed from the Mumm Basin | |
Berg Lake | |
| Location | Mount Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 53°8′44″N 119°9′28″W |
| Primary inflows | Robson River, Toboggan Creek, Hargreaves Lake Outlet Stream, |
| Primary outflows | Robson River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface elevation | 1,646 m (5,400 ft) |
| Settlements | None |
The turquoise colored Berg Lake is dotted with icebergs even in the middle of summer. Berg Lake can be reached by following a marked hiking trail for 19 kilometres (12 mi) from the parking lot. To reach the parking lot, follow Highway 5 north from Valemount to Highway 16 and head east 18 kilometres (11 mi). Or, follow Yellowhead Highway 16 west from Jasper townsite for 84 kilometres (52 mi) to the Mount Robson Viewpoint centre. On the north side of the highway, follow a two-lane paved road for 2 kilometres (1.2 mi), ending at the parking lot.