Entiat Glacier

Entiat Glacier
Location in Washington
Entiat Glacier

Location in Washington

Type Mountain glacier
Location Chelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates 48°08′28″N 120°47′49″W / 48.14111°N 120.79694°W / 48.14111; -120.79694Coordinates: 48°08′28″N 120°47′49″W / 48.14111°N 120.79694°W / 48.14111; -120.79694[1]
Length .35 mi (0.56 km)
Terminus Barren rock/icefall
Status Retreating

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. 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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