Ice Cliff Glacier
| Ice Cliff Glacier | |
|---|---|
  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°WCoordinates: 47°28′37″N 120°53′45″W / 47.47694°N 120.89583°W[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
- ↑ "Ice Cliff Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
- ↑ Mount Stuart, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 27, 2013.
- ↑ 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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