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Wyeth Glacier

Coordinates: 48°29′40″N 120°56′21″W / 48.49444°N 120.93917°W / 48.49444; -120.93917
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Wyeth Glacier
Map showing the location of Wyeth Glacier
Map showing the location of Wyeth Glacier
Wyeth Glacier
Location in Washington
TypeMountain glacier
LocationChelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates48°29′40″N 120°56′21″W / 48.49444°N 120.93917°W / 48.49444; -120.93917[1]
Length.50 mi (0.80 km)
TerminusBarren rock/icefall
StatusRetreating

Wyeth Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, in a cirque to the west and north of Storm King, a peak 1 mi (1.6 km) northwest of Goode Mountain.[2][3] Wyeth Glacier is broken into several sections descending from 8,000 to 6,600 ft (2,400 to 2,000 m).[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Wyeth Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Goode Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  3. ^ Beckey, Fred (2003). Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes, Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass. The Mountaineers Books. p. 339. ISBN 978-0-89886-838-8.