Ice Cliff Glacier

Ice Cliff Glacier
Map showing the location of Ice Cliff Glacier
Map showing the location of Ice Cliff Glacier
Ice Cliff Glacier
Location in Washington
TypeMountain glacier
LocationChelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates47°28′37″N 120°53′45″W / 47.47694°N 120.89583°W / 47.47694; -120.89583[1]
Length.20 mi (0.32 km)
TerminusBarren rock/icefall
StatusRetreating

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.

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