Reid Glacier

Reid Glacier is an alpine glacier on Mount Hood's west slope, positioned between Yocum Ridge and Hawkins Cliffs. The ice mass descends from high elevation terrain and forms a significant frozen feature in this mountainous landscape.

The Mazamas mountaineering organization named the glacier in 1901 after geophysicist Harry Fielding Reid during a ceremonial event. This naming reflected the group's tradition of honoring scientific contributions to mountain exploration.

The meltwater from this glacier feeds the Sandy River, which shapes the ecology of the surrounding wilderness area and sustains the landscape downstream.

Access is through Mount Hood Wilderness trails and requires mountaineering skills and specialized equipment for safe travel. Visitors should prepare for high-altitude conditions and check local trail information before setting out.

The glacier features extensive crevasses in its upper section and a dramatic ice fall at its lower end. These ice formations shift and change, making the glacier a dynamic landscape that transforms over time.

Location: Oregon

GPS coordinates: 45.37080,-121.71900

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:41