Ptarmigan Glacier
Ptarmigan Glacier is located on north slopes of Glacier Peak in the U.S. state of Washington. As is true with all the glaciers found on Glacier Peak, Ptarmigan Glacier is retreating.- Type: Glacier with an elevation of 7,608 feet
- Description: glacier in the United States
- Also known as: “Milk Creek Glacier”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Kennedy Peak and Glacier Peak.
Kennedy Peak
Peak
Kennedy Peak is an 8,381-foot summit in Snohomish County, Washington, United States.
Glacier Peak
Volcano
Photo: USGS, Public domain.Ptarmigan Glacier
- Category: landform
- Location: Snohomish, Washington, Pacific Northwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
48.13567° or 48° 8′ 8″ north
Longitude
-121.12733° or 121° 7′ 38″ west
Elevation
7,608 feet (2,319 metres)
Open location code
84WW4VPF+73
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Urdu—“Ptarmigan Glacier” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Ptarmigan Glacier”
- Urdu: “پرمیگین گلیشیر”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Bedal and Trinity.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Vista Glacier and Kennedy Glacier.
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Worth a closer look: Seattle and Olympia.
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