Forbidden Glacier

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Forbidden Glacier is on the north slopes of Forbidden Peak, North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington.[2] The glacier is approximately .75 mi (1.21 km) in length, 1 mi (1.6 km) in width at its terminus and descends from 8,000 to 5,600 ft (2,400 to 1,700 m). The glacier is separated by an arête from Boston Glacier to the east and south. Meltwaters from Forbidden Glacier flow into Moraine Lake.

TypeMountain glacier
Coordinates48°31′03″N 121°03′44″W[1]
Length.75 mi (1.21 km)
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Forbidden Glacier
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Map showing the location of Forbidden Glacier
Forbidden Glacier
Location in Washington
TypeMountain glacier
LocationNorth Cascades National Park, Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates48°31′03″N 121°03′44″W[1]
Length.75 mi (1.21 km)
TerminusIcefall/barren rock
StatusRetreating
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