Ice Cliff Glacier

Ice Cliff Glacier
Ice Cliff Glacier Location in Washington
Type	Mountain glacier
Location	Chelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates	47°28′37″N120°53′45″W / 47.47694°N 120.89583°W / 47.47694; -120.89583 [1]
Length	.20 mi (0.32 km)
Terminus	Barren rock/icefall
Status	Retreating

Ice Cliff Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington, in a cirque to the northeast of Mount Stuart. ^[2] Ice Cliff Glacier is along one of the many climbing routes to the summit of Mount Stuart, the second tallest non-volcanic peak in the state. ^[3] A prominent terminal moraine lies .40 mi (0.64 km) below the current terminus of the glacier, indicating significant retreat.

See also

• List of glaciers in the United States

References

1. "Ice Cliff Glacier". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved April 27, 2013.
2. Mount Stuart, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 27, 2013.
3. Beckey, Fred (2000). Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes, Columbia River to Stevens Pass. The Mountaineers Books. pp. 311–315. ISBN   978-0-89886-577-6.