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Mount Katmai
Check out this high alpine lake left over from the 1912 eruption of the volcano Novarupta.
Plan Around Mount Katmai
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Mount Katmai Details
When Novarupta erupted in 1912, it spewed so much lava that the summit of nearby Mount Katma imploded as magma drained from underneath it. Today the caldera (or hole) where the summit used to be is filled with water. The high-alpine lake is an impressive sight, with the reflections of dozens of other volcanic peaks shimmering on its surface. You can hike here via the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes or if you want to hike in from the coast, via Katmai Pass. The caldera rim is at roughly 7,600 feet, while the surface of the crater lake is around 4,200 feet.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mount Katmai
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17.6 mi away
Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes
When the volcano Novarupta erupted in June of 1912, the surrounding Ukak River Valley was buried under hundreds of feet of ash and pumice.
17.7 mi away
Geographic Harbor
The National Geographic Society "discovered" the harbor and 1919 and offers a spectacular spot for bear watching, paddling, and hiking.
19.4 mi away
Amalik Bay Patrol Cabin
Park ranger outpost located on the southern coast.
27.4 mi away
IIiuk Arm
Roughly 20 miles from Brooks Camps, Illiuk Arm is well worth the 2-3 day trek for a great spot to camp and check out the abandoned village.
31.6 mi away
Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands is a small cluster of islands near the northeastern shore of Lake Naknek's North Arm
