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Lake Hess

Lake Hess is a lake in Aleutians East Borough, Aleutians East Borough.

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Lake Hess: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Lake Hess

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Lake Hess — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 55.28072, -162.77850. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Hess full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Hess yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Lake Hess?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Lake Hess?

    Nearby: Amak Volcano (viewpoint, 35 km), Mount Dutton (viewpoint, 41 km), Mount Emmons (viewpoint, 56 km), Pavlof Volcano (viewpoint, 72 km), Izembek National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 2 km), Old Antenna (fort, 2 km).