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There are few sights more welcome than a sparkling glacier-fed alpine lake at the top of a mountain. Views are always expected from a summit, but add the opportunity for a cool dip after a sweat-soaked excursion and you’ve got a winning combination. From the Appalachians to the Sierra Nevadas, there are multitudes of hidden alpine lakes — generally defined as lakes at elevations of 5,000 feet or above — waiting to be discovered across the North American continent. Here are five that are worth every drop of sweat to get to.
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