Stuart Glacier

Stuart Glacier
Stuart Glacier
Location in Washington
TypeAlpine glacier
LocationWenatchee National Forest, Chelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates47°28′45″N 120°54′06″W / 47.47917°N 120.90167°W / 47.47917; -120.90167
Length.20 mi (0.32 km)
TerminusIcefall
StatusRetreating

Stuart Glacier lies to the north of Mount Stuart, in the U.S. state of Washington. Stuart Glacier is within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Wenatchee National Forest. The glacier is approximately .20 mi (0.32 km) in length, .25 mi (0.40 km) in width at its widest and descends from 7,400 to 6,400 ft (2,300 to 2,000 m), where it terminates as an icefall. Less than .50 mi (0.80 km) to the southeast lies Sherpa Glacier.