Blue Glacier (Chelan County, Washington)

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TypeAlpine glacier
Coordinates48°18′31″N 120°59′26″W / 48.30861°N 120.99056°W / 48.30861; -120.99056[1]
Length.25 mi (0.40 km)
Blue Glacier
Map showing the location of Blue Glacier
Map showing the location of Blue Glacier
Blue Glacier
Location in Washington
TypeAlpine glacier
LocationChelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates48°18′31″N 120°59′26″W / 48.30861°N 120.99056°W / 48.30861; -120.99056[1]
Length.25 mi (0.40 km)
TerminusIcefall/Barren rock
StatusRetreating

Blue Glacier is in the U.S. state of Washington. Blue Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest and flows east from Gunsight Peak, descending from nearly 8,000 to 6,800 ft (2,400 to 2,100 m). The much larger Chickamin Glacier is on the west side of Gunsight Peak.[2]

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