Ice Cliff Glacier

Ice Cliff Glacier
Location in Washington
Ice Cliff Glacier

Location in Washington

Type Mountain glacier
Location Chelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates 47°28′37″N 120°53′45″W / 47.47694°N 120.89583°W / 47.47694; -120.89583Coordinates: 47°28′37″N 120°53′45″W / 47.47694°N 120.89583°W / 47.47694; -120.89583[1]
Length .20 mi (0.32 km)
Terminus Barren rock/icefall
Status Retreating

Ice Cliff Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington, in a cirque to the northeast of Mount Stuart.[2] Ice Cliff Glacier is along one of the many climbing routes to the summit of Mount Stuart, the second tallest non-volcanic peak in the state.[3] A prominent terminal moraine lies .40 mi (0.64 km) below the current terminus of the glacier, indicating significant retreat.

See also

References

  1. "Ice Cliff Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  2. Mount Stuart, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  3. Beckey, Fred (2000). Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes, Columbia River to Stevens Pass. The Mountaineers Books. pp. 311–315. ISBN 978-0-89886-577-6.
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