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There are 29 miles (47 km) of hiking trails in Devil's Lake State Park. There are trails ranging from handicapped-accessible paved trails, to steep, difficult hiking trails, to rigorous, off-trail routes. The highest point is at Prospect Point, on the West Bluff, 500 feet (150 m) above Devil's Lake. [19] Balanced Rock Trail (0.4 miles)
Devil's Lake was so named because it is situated in a deep chasm that was thought to have no visible inlet or outlet. [3] However, the Koshawago Spring, originating from the Koshawago Creek, provides an inlet to the lake on the southwest side. [4] The term Devil's Lake is a misinterpretation of the Ho-Chunk name Te Wakącąk or Te Wakącągara. [5]
Devils Lake is a lake in the U.S. state of North Dakota.It is the largest natural body of water and the second-largest body of water in North Dakota after Lake Sakakawea.It can reach a level of 1,458 ft (444 m) before naturally flowing into the Sheyenne River via the Tolna Coulee.
Parfrey's Glen, located within Devil's Lake State Park, is a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources-designated State Natural Area. The glen is a deep gorge cut through the sandstone of the south flank of the Baraboo Hills. It was the first State Natural Area to be designated in Wisconsin. [1] The valley was named for Robert Parfrey. [2]
Devil's Lake, ND, June 5, 2009 -- A road is covered with water from Spirit Lake. The saltwater lake has been steadily rising for the last several years, threatening homes and businesses in the area. Photograph by Samir Valeja/FEMA: Camera manufacturer: NIKON CORPORATION: Camera model: NIKON D700: Exposure time: 1/250 sec (0.004) F-number: f/11 ...
Nearby Devil's Lake was also flooded, one lake house was nearly totaled, and both of the beaches were washed away. [52] [53] [54] NWS map of Wisconsin rainfall totals for 5 June 2008 to 13 June 2008. In southwestern Wisconsin, the Kickapoo River rose several feet above flood stage, destroying most of the village of Gays Mills.
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Devils Lake is at the northern end of Devils Lake on U.S. Route 223 at 5]; Geneva is at the south end of the smaller Round Lake to the southeast, at 6]; Manitou Beach is at the southwest end of Devils Lake at 7] approximately 2.5 mi (4.0 km) southwest of Devils Lake and about 2 mi (3.2 km) east-southeast of