Eldridge Glacier, Valley glacier in Denali National Park, Alaska.
Description
Eldridge Glacier is a valley glacier in Denali National Park that flows northeast from Explorers Peak across the Alaskan wilderness for many miles. It receives ice from multiple cirques along its course and merges with an unnamed tributary before reaching its terminus in a basin below Mount Eldridge.
History
The glacier has carved deep valleys over thousands of years and played a role in forming the Chulitna River system. This slow process of ice movement and erosion shaped the terrain that visitors see today.
Culture
Scientists and researchers regularly study Eldridge Glacier to understand climate patterns and environmental changes in the Alaskan wilderness over time.
Practical
The best time to visit is during warmer months when access routes and trails are passable. Guided tours from Talkeetna offer organized ways to view the glacier and experience hiking in the area.
Did you know?
The glacier receives additional ice flow from multiple glaciated cirques and merges with an unnamed tributary glacier before reaching its terminus.
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