This air
photo shows Sentinel Bay, on Garibaldi Lake, and the Sentinel Glacier on the top
right. The lake is at 4800 feet. The surrounding peaks are all around 7000 feet or
higher. Lava flows around Mt. Price are quite noticeable at the bottom of the picture.
Garibaldi Lake was formed when lava flows from Mt. Price blocked the valley, creating the
900 ft. deep lake. It freezes every winter. The barrier is somewhat unstable
and it is not uncommon to hear chunks of basalt falling to the valley below. The
lake was stocked only once, many years ago, with Rainbow Trout. Growing to about
16", they are the only resident fish. |