Colchuck Glacier

Colchuck Glacier
Remnants of the glacier to the left of Colchuck Peak (upper center) in October 2024
Colchuck Glacier Location in Washington
Type	Alpine glacier
Location	Wenatchee National Forest, Chelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates	47°28′48″N 120°50′24″W[1]
Length	.30 mi (0.48 km)
Terminus	Barren rock
Status	Retreating

Colchuck Glacier is in the Stuart Range immediately north of Colchuck Peak and Dragontail Peak, in the U.S. state of Washington. Colchuck Glacier is within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Wenatchee National Forest.[2] The glacier is approximately 0.30 mi (0.48 km) in length, 0.10 mi (0.16 km) in width at its widest and descends from 7,600 to 6,400 ft (2,300 to 2,000 m), where it terminates on barren rock and talus. Below the glacier lies Colchuck Lake. The mountain and glacier take their name from the lake, which in Chinook jargon means "cold water".[3]

See also

• List of glaciers in the United States

References

1. "Colchuck Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
2. Enchantment Lakes, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 3, 2013.
3. Birght, William (2004). Native American Placenames of the United States. University of Oklahoma Press. p. 115. ISBN 0806135980.