Anderson Glacier, Alpine glacier in Olympic Mountains, Washington.
The Anderson Glacier resides at an elevation between 6200 and 5240 feet, feeding a lake at 4949 feet in Olympic National Park.
Between 1927 and 2009, the Anderson Glacier diminished by more than 90 percent of its surface area before completely disappearing in 2011.
Native American tribal members discovered a mastodon jaw in the exposed riverbed following the glacier's disappearance, revealing archaeological significance.
The glacier requires a challenging 34-mile round trip hike with 6800 feet elevation gain, starting from the old Dosewallips Road.
The glacier's meltwater contributed to the Quinault River's flow, and its absence led to record low water levels in the waterway.
Location: Jefferson County
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 47.71326,-123.33493
Latest update: March 9, 2025 19:50
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