Redoubt Glacier

Redoubt Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, on the east slopes of Mount Redoubt.[2] Redoubt Glacier descends from the 8,400-foot (2,600 m) point on the east slope of Mount Redoubt then has a south terminus near 7,200 ft (2,200 m). The glacier then has a shallow gradient for most of its course before descending north on a wide 1.5 mi (2.4 km) front to 6,500 ft (2,000 m). Melt from the glacier feeds into Depot Creek which flows into Chilliwack Lake. The Depot Glacier lies to the west of Redoubt Glacier.[3]

Redoubt Glacier
Map showing the location of Redoubt Glacier
Map showing the location of Redoubt Glacier
Redoubt Glacier
TypeMountain glacier
LocationWhatcom County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates48°57′18″N 121°16′34″W[1]
Length1.5 mi (2.4 km)
TerminusBarren rock and icefall
StatusRetreating

See also

References

  1. "Redoubt Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
  2. Mount Redoubt, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved May 11, 2013.
  3. Beckey, Fred (2008). Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes Rainy Pass to Fraser River. The Mountaineers Books. p. 142. ISBN 9781594854309.


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