Entiat Glacier

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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