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Dark Glacier

Coordinates: 48°15′32″N 120°53′02″W / 48.25889°N 120.88389°W / 48.25889; -120.88389
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Dark Glacier
Map showing the location of Dark Glacier
Map showing the location of Dark Glacier
Dark Glacier
TypeAlpine glacier
LocationSnohomish County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates48°15′32″N 120°53′02″W / 48.25889°N 120.88389°W / 48.25889; -120.88389[1]
Length.50 mi (0.80 km)
TerminusBarren rock
StatusRetreating

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]

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References

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  1. ^ "Dark Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. 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.