Whitman Glacier, Active glacier on Mount Rainier, Washington, United States
Whitman Glacier flows southeast from Little Tahoma Peak at 10,000 feet elevation, covering an area of 0.9 square miles with 125 million cubic meters of ice.
Scientific surveys of Mount Rainier's glaciers in the mid-1800s established baseline data for monitoring changes in ice mass and understanding geological patterns over time.
The glacier received its name from Marcus Whitman, commemorating the contributions of this missionary figure to the exploration of the Pacific Northwest region.
Climbers access the glacier via the Wonderland Trail from Fryingpan Creek, following a four-mile path to Summerland before reaching Meany Crest at 7,500 feet.
A small snowfield connects Whitman Glacier to Fryingpan Glacier at 9,200 feet elevation, creating an interconnected system of ice flows on Mount Rainier's eastern flank.
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 46.84190,-121.69500
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:18
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