Jump to content

Grant Glacier (Washington)

Coordinates: 48°13′34″N 120°53′51″W / 48.22611°N 120.89750°W / 48.22611; -120.89750
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Grant Glacier
Map showing the location of Grant Glacier
Map showing the location of Grant Glacier
Grant Glacier
Location in Washington
TypeMountain glacier
LocationChelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates48°13′34″N 120°53′51″W / 48.22611°N 120.89750°W / 48.22611; -120.89750[1]
Length.25 mi (0.40 km)
TerminusBarren rock/icefall
StatusRetreating

Grant Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington, in a cirque to the north of North Star Mountain.[2] Grant Glacier descends from 7,800 to 7,000 ft (2,400 to 2,100 m).[2]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Grant Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Suiattle Pass, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 27, 2013.