Cantwell Glacier, Valley glacier in Denali National Park, Alaska
Cantwell Glacier extends for 3 miles through a U-shaped valley in the Alaska Range, feeding water into Cantwell Creek at its terminus point.
The glacier received its name from John C. Cantwell, an explorer who conducted extensive surveys of the Yukon Valley region in Alaska.
The National Park Service incorporates this glacier into educational programs about climate change and geological processes in Denali National Park.
Visitors access the glacier through maintained roads and hiking trails in Denali National Park, requiring proper equipment and weather monitoring for safe exploration.
The glacier sits at 6,132 feet elevation, contributing to a network of waterways that support salmon populations in the surrounding ecosystem.
Location: Alaska
Location: Denali Borough
GPS coordinates: 63.44560,-149.44500
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:14
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