Dark Glacier

Dark Glacier
Map showing the location of Dark Glacier
Dark Glacier

Snohomish County, Washington, U.S.

Type Alpine glacier
Coordinates 48°15′32″N 120°53′02″W / 48.25889°N 120.88389°W / 48.25889; -120.88389Coordinates: 48°15′32″N 120°53′02″W / 48.25889°N 120.88389°W / 48.25889; -120.88389[1]
Length .50 mi (0.80 km)
Terminus Barren rock
Status Retreating

Dark Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington, 1.5 mi (2.4 km) northwest of Bonanza Peak, the tallest non-volcanic peak in the Cascade Range.[2] Dark Glacier descends from 8,200 to 6,800 ft (2,500 to 2,100 m).[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Dark Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved April 13, 2013.
  2. ↑ Beckey, Fred (2003). Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes, Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass. The Mountaineers Books. pp. 233–235. ISBN 978-0-89886-838-8.
  3. ↑ Agnes Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 13, 2013.
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