Forbidden Glacier Explained

Forbidden Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:North Cascades National Park, Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:48.5175°N -121.0622°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:0.75miles
Terminus:Icefall/barren rock
Status:Retreating

Forbidden Glacier is on the north slopes of Forbidden Peak, North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington.[2] The glacier is approximately 0.75miles in length, 1miles in width at its terminus and descends from 8000feetto5600feetft (toft). The glacier is separated by an arête from Boston Glacier to the east and south. Meltwaters from Forbidden Glacier flow into Moraine Lake.

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Notes and References

  1. 1519682. Forbidden Glacier. 2013-02-09.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Forbidden Peak, WA. 2013-02-09.