Stanton Glacier, Glacier in Flathead National Forest, Montana, United States.
Stanton Glacier is a glacier on the northeast slope of Great Northern Mountain in Flathead National Forest. The ice mass sits at high elevation on a steep mountain face.
The glacier has been documented through aerial imagery since 1925, making it an important site for monitoring ice changes. This long record allows researchers to track how the ice has shifted over the decades.
Scientists from various institutions regularly visit Stanton Glacier to study glacial dynamics and collect data about climate change effects in Montana's mountainous regions.
The best time to visit is from late spring through summer when snow has melted enough to allow safe access. Visitors should know that weather changes rapidly at high elevation and warm, waterproof clothing is always necessary.
The glacier feeds a natural water system that sustains mountain ecosystems long after the ice melts. This meltwater supports habitats for wildlife that depend on constant water sources.
Location: Montana
GPS coordinates: 48.33694,-113.77472
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:13
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