Grant Glacier (Washington)

Grant Glacier
Location in Washington
Grant Glacier

Location in Washington

Type Mountain glacier
Location Chelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates 48°13′34″N 120°53′51″W / 48.22611°N 120.89750°W / 48.22611; -120.89750Coordinates: 48°13′34″N 120°53′51″W / 48.22611°N 120.89750°W / 48.22611; -120.89750[1]
Length .25 mi (0.40 km)
Terminus Barren rock/icefall
Status Retreating

Grant Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington, in a cirque to the north of North Star Mountain.[2] Grant Glacier descends from 7,800 to 7,000 ft (2,400 to 2,100 m).[2]

See also

References

  1. "Grant Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  2. 1 2 Suiattle Pass, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 27, 2013.
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