Clark Glacier (Washington)

Clark Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington and is on the east slopes of Clark Mountain. Clark Glacier descends from 8,000 to 6,600 ft (2,400 to 2,000 m).[2] Clark Glacier is connected to Richardson Glacier to the west at its upper margins. Clark Glacier has also been known as Walrus Glacier.[3]

Clark Glacier
Clark Glacier on Clark Mountain
Map showing the location of Clark Glacier
Map showing the location of Clark Glacier
Clark Glacier
Location in Washington
TypeAlpine glacier
LocationChelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates48°02′56″N 120°57′32″W / 48.04889°N 120.95889°W / 48.04889; -120.95889[1]
Length.80 mi (1.29 km)
TerminusBarren rock/icefall
StatusRetreating

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References

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  1. ^ "Clark Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
  2. ^ Clark Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 31, 2013.
  3. ^ Beckey, Fred (2003). Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes, Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass. The Mountaineers Books. p. 164. ISBN 978-0-89886-838-8.