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Glacier in Washington, United States
Pilz Glacier
Map showing the location of Pilz GlacierMap showing the location of Pilz GlacierPilz GlacierLocation in Washington
TypeAlpine glacier
LocationChelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates48°04′11″N 120°58′19″W / 48.06972°N 120.97194°W / 48.06972; -120.97194
Length.75 mi (1.21 km)
TerminusBarren rock/icefall
StatusRetreating

Pilz Glacier (also known as Pit Glacier) is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington and is on the north slopes Luahna Peak. Pilz Glacier descends from 8,000 to 6,900 ft (2,400 to 2,100 m). An arête separates Pilz Glacier from Butterfly Glacier to the west. Pilz Glacier is within the Glacier Peak Wilderness and is just over 6.5 mi (10.5 km) southeast of Glacier Peak.

See also

References

  1. "Pilz Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
  2. Clark Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 31, 2013.


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