Meade Glacier, Mountain glacier in Goat Rocks Wilderness, Washington, United States
Meade Glacier is a mountain glacier in the Goat Rocks Wilderness of Washington that is divided into three separate sections across different elevations. The lower zone sits at approximately 6,400 feet (1,950 meters) while the upper accumulation zone begins around 7,800 feet (2,380 meters) and extends higher into the range.
The glacier was documented and has been monitored by geologists to track changes in Washington's mountain glaciers over time. This ongoing observation provides data about how mountain ice formations respond to climate shifts across different periods.
Scientists and researchers regularly visit this glacier to study its characteristics and document the effects of temperature changes on mountain ice formations.
Accessing this glacier requires specialized mountaineering equipment and significant experience in alpine terrain, as it sits immediately east of Gilbert Peak in a remote area. Visitors should prepare for challenging conditions and steep mountain landscapes when planning a visit to this location.
A notable feature is the unusual gap between the lower ablation zone and the upper accumulation zone, which spans roughly 240 meters in length. This disconnection makes the ice dynamics and movement patterns particularly interesting for researchers to study.
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