There's nothing better on a blazing day than a cool, inviting lake, especially after a long, hike. And these lakes aren't just cool: They're situated on some of the continent's coolest trails too. Pick your favorite and dive in.
Sawtooth Wilderness, Idaho
Sequoia National Park, California
Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington
Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park, British Columbia
Mt. Sneffels Wilderness, Colorado
Baxter State Park, Maine
St. Regis Canoe Area, Northern Adirondacks, New York
Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, Montana
Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness, Tennessee/North Carolina
Pasayten Wilderness, Washington
High Unitas Wilderness, Utah
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Minnesota