Echo Lake (North Conway) facts for kids
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Echo Lake and Cathedral Ledge in 1914
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 Echo Lake
Location in New Hampshire
Echo Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Carroll County, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 44°3′18″N 71°9′39″W / 44.05500°N 71.16083°W |
| Primary outflows | Elm Brook |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 0.3 mi (0.5 km) |
| Max. width | 0.1 mi (0.2 km) |
| Surface area | 15.7 acres (6.4 ha) |
| Average depth | 7 ft (2.1 m) |
| Max. depth | 10 ft (3.0 m) |
| Surface elevation | 480 ft (146 m) |
| Settlements | Town of Conway |
Echo Lake is a beautiful small lake located in New Hampshire, United States. It's a popular spot for swimming and enjoying nature, especially because it's surrounded by impressive rock formations. This lake is part of Echo Lake State Park, which offers a fun swimming beach for everyone.
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Discover Echo Lake
Echo Lake is found in Carroll County, New Hampshire, near the town of North Conway. It covers about 15.7 acres (about the size of 12 football fields!) and is around 7 feet deep on average, with some spots reaching 10 feet.
Surrounded by Nature's Giants
The lake sits right at the base of two very famous rock formations:
- White Horse Ledge: This is a large rock face that rises sharply from the ground.
- Cathedral Ledge: Just south of the lake, this is another huge granite cliff.
Both White Horse Ledge and Cathedral Ledge are super popular places for rock climbing in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Imagine climbing up these massive rocks with an amazing view of the lake below!
How Water Flows to Echo Lake
Echo Lake is connected to a larger system called the Saco River watershed. A watershed is like a big bowl where all the rain and snowmelt eventually drain into a common river or lake. For Echo Lake, its water eventually flows into the Saco River.
What Fish Live in Echo Lake?
Echo Lake is known as a "warmwater fishery." This means its waters are warm enough for certain types of fish to thrive. You might find fish like smallmouth bass and yellow perch swimming in the lake. It's a great spot for fishing if you enjoy that activity!
