Blackfoot Glacier, Glacial formation in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States.
The Blackfoot Glacier extends across 370 acres beneath Blackfoot Mountain, featuring deep crevasses and ice formations that define the northern landscape.
First documented in 1850 with an area of 1,875 acres, the glacier originally connected to Jackson Glacier before separating due to continuous ice loss.
The glacier bears the name of the Blackfoot Native American tribe, who inhabited the Montana territories before the establishment of the national park.
Access to the glacier requires a 10-mile hike from Jackson Glacier Overlook on Going-to-the-Sun Road, with necessary climbing equipment for safe exploration.
The U.S. Geological Survey monitors this glacier through remote sensing and repeat photography to track its changes and predict future ice conditions.
Location: Montana
GPS coordinates: 48.59444,-113.67000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:59
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