Wintun Glacier, Mount Shasta Wilderness
Facts and practical information
The Wintun Glacier is a glacier situated on the eastern flank of Mount Shasta, in the U.S. state of California. It is both the third largest and third most voluminous glacier in California after the neighboring Hotlum Glacier and the Whitney Glacier. The Wintun Glacier starts on the east side of Mount Shasta's main summit, and it has the highest permanent snow and ice on the mountain, reaching above 14,100 ft to within a few dozen feet of the true summit. The glacier flows east down a steep slope and terminates in two lobes, the longer of which extends down near 9,800 ft. ()
Mount Shasta Wilderness
Wintun Glacier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Bolam Glacier, Hotlum Glacier, Konwakiton Glacier, Watkins Glacier.