Spire Glacier

Spire Glacier
Location in Washington
Spire Glacier

Location in Washington

Type Alpine glacier
Location Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates 48°19′15″N 121°04′48″W / 48.32083°N 121.08000°W / 48.32083; -121.08000Coordinates: 48°19′15″N 121°04′48″W / 48.32083°N 121.08000°W / 48.32083; -121.08000[1]
Length .50 mi (0.80 km)
Terminus Icefall/Barren rock
Status Retreating

Spire Glacier is in Snoqualmie National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington and is on the west slopes of Spire Point. Spire Glacier flows generally northwest for a distance of approximately .50 mi (0.80 km). An arête separates the glacier from Dana Glacier to the east. Spire Glacier descends from nearly 7,400 to 6,000 ft (2,300 to 1,800 m).[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Spire Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  2. ↑ Dome Peak, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 10, 2013.
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