Lyall Glacier

Lyall Glacier
Location in Washington
Lyall Glacier

Location in Washington

Type Mountain glacier
Location Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates 48°29′16″N 120°44′50″W / 48.48778°N 120.74722°W / 48.48778; -120.74722Coordinates: 48°29′16″N 120°44′50″W / 48.48778°N 120.74722°W / 48.48778; -120.74722[1]
Length .20 mi (0.32 km)
Terminus Talus
Status Retreating

Lyall Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington and is just southeast of Frisco Peak.[2] Melt from Lyall Glacier contributes to waterfalls which tumble 1,000 ft (300 m) into Rainy Lake.

See also

References

  1. "Lyall Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved May 4, 2013.
  2. McAlester Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved May 4, 2013.
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