Clark Glacier (Washington)

Clark Glacier
Location in Washington
Clark Glacier

Location in Washington

Type Alpine glacier
Location Chelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates 48°02′56″N 120°57′32″W / 48.04889°N 120.95889°W / 48.04889; -120.95889Coordinates: 48°02′56″N 120°57′32″W / 48.04889°N 120.95889°W / 48.04889; -120.95889[1]
Length .80 mi (1.29 km)
Terminus Barren rock/icefall
Status Retreating

Clark Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington and is on the east slopes of Clark Mountain. Clark Glacier descends from 8,000 to 6,600 ft (2,400 to 2,000 m).[2] Clark Glacier is connected to Richardson Glacier to the west at its upper margins. Clark Glacier has also been known as Walrus Glacier.[3]

See also

References

  1. "Clark Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
  2. Clark Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 31, 2013.
  3. Beckey, Fred (2003). Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes, Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass. The Mountaineers Books. p. 164. ISBN 978-0-89886-838-8.
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