Ice River Glacier, Glacier in Olympic National Park, Washington, United States.
Ice River Glacier extends for 0.35 miles on the northern slope of Mount Mercury, featuring an icefall at its terminal point.
The glacier descends from an elevation of 6,400 feet to 5,200 feet, maintaining its position northeast of Mount Olympus through geological periods.
Scientists monitor Ice River Glacier alongside other formations in Olympic National Park to study climate patterns and environmental changes.
Mountaineers access the glacier through established trails in Olympic National Park, requiring winter equipment and advanced navigation skills.
An arête, a narrow mountain ridge, creates a natural boundary between Ice River Glacier and the neighboring Blue Glacier formation.
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 47.82420,-123.66900
Latest update: April 14, 2025 11:47
Olympic National Park
15.1 km
Olympic Mountains
12.3 km
Mount Olympus
4 km
Olympic Hot Springs
17.2 km
Blue Glacier
2.8 km
One Square Inch of Silence
15.7 km
Daniel J. Evans Wilderness
15.1 km
Hoh Glacier
2.9 km
Goblins Gate
16.3 km
Canyon Creek Shelter
18.1 km
Humes Ranch Cabin
16.7 km
Mount Carrie
7.9 km
Mount Seattle
12.4 km
Mount Fairchild
8.9 km
Mount Appleton
14.8 km
Dodger Point Fire Lookout
13.1 km
Botten Cabin
17.4 km
Cat Peak
8.5 km
White Glacier
6 km
Mount Mathias
2.3 km
Mount Meany
9.8 km
Humes Glacier
4.1 km
Mount Queets
8.8 km
Carrie Glacier
7.9 km
Mount Fitzhenry
11.3 km
Queets Glacier
8.1 km
Fairchild Glacier
9.7 km
Ludden Peak
10.2 kmReviews
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