Entiat Glacier

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Entiat Glacier
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Entiat Glacier
Location in Washington
TypeMountain glacier
Location Chelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates 48°08′28″N120°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]

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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.