Entiat Glacier
Map showing the location of Entiat Glacier
Map showing the location of Entiat Glacier
Entiat Glacier
Location in Washington
TypeMountain glacier
LocationChelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates48°08′28″N 120°47′49″W / 48.14111°N 120.79694°W / 48.14111; -120.79694[1]
Length.35 mi (0.56 km)
TerminusBarren rock/icefall
StatusRetreating

Entiat Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington, on the northeast slopes of Mount Maude.[2] Disconnected at several spots, the Entiat Glacier is in a cirque above the Entiat Valley and is the source of the Entiat River. The southern section of the glacier is the largest.[3]

See also

References

  1. "Entiat Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  2. Holden, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  3. Beckey, Fred (2003). Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes, Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass. The Mountaineers Books. p. 189. ISBN 978-0-89886-838-8.


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