| Russell Glacier | |
| Type: | Mountain glacier |
| Location: | Mount Rainier, Pierce County, Washington, USA |
| Coords: | 46.8978°N -121.7889°W |
| Area: | 1.3sqmi, 1983[1] |
The Russell Glacier is a medium-sized glacier on the north flank of Mount Rainier, Washington. Named for the geologist Israel Russell,[2] it covers 1.3sqmi and contains 3.1 billion ft3 (88 million m3) of ice.[1] Starting from its highest point at 9400feet, the Russell Glacier flows northeast towards the Carbon Glacier and contributes ice to the larger glacier before becoming distinct below 7000feet.[3] With most of the ice located from 8000feet to 9000feet, the glacier only descends to 6800feet, unlike the much lower extent of the Carbon Glacier.[3] Echo Rock and 83640NaN0 Observation Rock, two minor sub-peaks of Rainier, lie northwest of this glacier. Meltwater from the glacier eventually reaches the Carbon River.[1]