Adams Glacier

Adams Glacier is situated on the northwest flank of , a 12,281-foot stratovolcano in the U.S. state of Washington. Much of it becomes the source of Adams Creek, a tributary of the .
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  • Type: Glacier with an elevation of 8,661 feet
  • Description: glacier on Mount Adams in Washington state, United States of America
  • Also known as: Reid Glacier

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mount Adams.

Volcano
Photo: USGS, Public domain.
is a stratovolcano located in the of , . Standing at 12,276 ft feet, it is the second-highest mountain in Washington and a prominent feature within the Cascade Volcanic Arc, which formed as a result of the subduction of the Juan de Fuca Plate beneath the North American Plate.

Adams Glacier

Latitude
46.21734° or 46° 13′ 2″ north
Longitude
-121.51175° or 121° 30′ 42″ west
Elevation
8,661 feet (2,640 metres)
Open location code
84RW6F8Q+W7
Geo­Names ID
5785289
Wiki­data ID
Q4680353
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Urdu—“Adams Glacier” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Adams Glacier
  • Slovenian: Adams Glacier
  • Slovenian: ledenik Adams
  • Urdu: ایڈمز گلیشیر

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Devils Gardens and Mt Adams Recreation Area.

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Highlights include North Cleaver and Pinnacle Glacier.

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