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Emerald Lake

Emerald Lake is a lake in Yukon, Yukon.

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Emerald Lake: 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 Emerald Lake

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 Emerald Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 63.54833, -131.22750. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Emerald Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Emerald Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Emerald Lake?

    Nearby: Keele Peak (viewpoint, 58 km), Arrowhead Pass (viewpoint, 12 km), Marmot Pass (viewpoint, 52 km), Horn Peak (viewpoint, 7 km), Hess Mountains (viewpoint, 18 km), Arrowhead Lake (lake, 22 km).