Sandalee Glacier
Sandalee Glacier is in North Cascades National Park and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area in the U.S. state of Washington, on the north and east slopes of McGregor Mountain.[2] Sandalee Glacier originates in several cirques and extends from 7,800 to 6,800 ft (2,400 to 2,100 m) above sea level across a distance of almost 1.5 mi (2.4 km). The National Park Service is currently studying Sandalee Glacier as part of their glacier monitoring project.[3]
| Sandalee Glacier | |
|---|---|
 Portions of the Sandalee Glacier | |
  Sandalee Glacier Location in Washington | |
| Type | Cirque glacier |
| Location | Chelan County, Washington, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 48°24′31″N 120°47′18″W[1] |
| Length | .45 mi (0.72 km) |
| Terminus | Barren rock |
| Status | Retreating |
References
- "Sandalee Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved May 18, 2013.
- McGregor Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved May 18, 2013.
- "Glaciers Selected for Monitoring". Glacier Monitoring Program. National Park Service. Retrieved May 18, 2013.
Sandalee Glacier on McGregor Mountain
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