Information About

Pirate Lake

Quick Facts

Region:

Matanuska-Susitna

Nearest City:

Talkeetna

Elevation:

650 ft (198.12 m)

About

Located in Denali National Park and Preserve, 3.2 km (2 mi) SE of Ruth Glacier and 38 km (24 mi) NNW of Talkeetna.

History of Pirate Lake

Named for Raymond Edward Genet, (1931-1979), mountain climber and glimbing guide who led numerous rescue missions on the slopes of Denali; his nickname was "Pirate".

Found on the following Topo Maps

Talkeetna (1950), Talkeetna (1950), Talkeetna (1951), Talkeetna C-1 (1951), Talkeetna (1958), Talkeetna (1958), Talkeetna (1958), Talkeetna (1958), Talkeetna (1958), Talkeetna C-1 (1958), Talkeetna C-1 (1958), Talkeetna C-1 (1958), Talkeetna C-1 (1958), Talkeetna C-1 (1958), Talkeetna C-1 NW (2016),

Places Near Pirate Lake

Glaciers:

Glacier G209466E62842N, Glacier G209504E62852N,

Lakes:

Blair Lake, Bunco Lake, Cygnet Lake, Lake Denali, Pirate Lake, Spink Lake, Swan Lake,

Rivers:

Coffee River, Ruth River, Tokositna River,

Streams:

Alder Creek, Alder Creek, Bluff Creek, Bunco Creek, Byers Creek, Cloud Creek, Crystal Creek, First Creek, Slide Creek, Spink Creek, Troublesome Creek, Whistler Creek,

Routes:

Byers Lake Loop Trail, Lower Troublesome Creek Trail, Upper Troublesome Creek Trail,