Lake Ingeborg facts for kids
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 Lake Ingeborg
Location in Idaho
Lake Ingeborg
Location in the United States
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| Location | Elmore County, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 43°57′02″N 115°02′33″W / 43.950431°N 115.04255°W |
| Type | Glacial |
| Primary outflows | Middle Fork Boise River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 0.31 mi (0.50 km) |
| Max. width | 0.19 mi (0.31 km) |
| Surface elevation | 8,800 ft (2,700 m) |
Lake Ingeborg is a small, beautiful lake located high up in the mountains of Idaho, in the United States. It's found in the amazing Sawtooth Mountains, which are part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. This special lake is located in Elmore County.
Discovering Lake Ingeborg
Lake Ingeborg is an alpine lake. This means it is a lake found at a high elevation, usually in mountains. It was formed by glaciers, which are giant, slow-moving rivers of ice.
Where is Lake Ingeborg?
This lovely lake is nestled within the Sawtooth Wilderness. The Sawtooth Wilderness is a protected natural area. It is part of the larger Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
You can find Lake Ingeborg upstream from two other lakes: Spangle Lake and Little Spangle Lake. This means water flows from Lake Ingeborg down to these other lakes.
Visiting Lake Ingeborg
If you want to visit Lake Ingeborg, you can reach it by following Sawtooth National Forest Trail 462. This trail is a path through the forest.
Because Lake Ingeborg is in a wilderness area, you need a special permit to visit. This permit helps protect the natural beauty of the area. It ensures that visitors respect the environment.
