Ruth Glacier, Glacier in Denali National Park, Alaska.
Ruth Glacier extends for 26 miles through the Alaska Range, featuring a deep gorge with surrounding granite walls rising 4,900 feet above the ice surface.
Explorer Frederick Cook discovered and named this glacier after his youngest daughter during his 1903 expedition through the Denali region of Alaska.
The granite formations near Ruth Glacier include distinct spires named Moose's Tooth, Broken Tooth, and Bear Tooth, reflecting Alaska's connection to wildlife.
Access to Ruth Glacier requires arrangements with authorized air taxi operators who can land on designated areas within Denali National Park.
The Great Gorge section contains ice depths of 3,700 feet, while the glacier moves approximately three feet each day across the landscape.
Location: Alaska
GPS coordinates: 62.76530,-150.62800
Latest update: May 18, 2025 16:26
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