Ice Cliff Glacier Explained

Ice Cliff Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:Chelan County, Washington, U.S.
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:47.4769°N -120.8958°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:0.2miles
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 0.4miles below the current terminus of the glacier, indicating significant retreat.

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Notes and References

  1. 1528414. Ice Cliff Glacier. April 27, 2013.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Mount Stuart, WA. April 27, 2013.
  3. Book: Beckey, Fred. Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes, Columbia River to Stevens Pass. 2000. The Mountaineers Books. 978-0-89886-577-6. 311–315.