Snowbank Glacier, Absaroka–Beartooth Wilderness

#8 among attractions in Absaroka–Beartooth Wilderness

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Snowbank Glacier is in the Beartooth Mountains, U.S. state of Montana. The glacier is situated at an elevation of 10,600 feet above sea level and is immediately east of Snowbank Mountain. The glacier is in two sections, a west and east lobe, each about equal in area at 60 acres. A proglacial lake can be found at the northern terminus of the west lobe. ()

Length: 2376 ftCoordinates: 45°5'35"N, 109°40'55"W

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Snowbank Glacier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tempest Mountain, Whitetail Peak, Castle Rock Glacier, Sundance Glacier.

7.4 miNW
Natural attraction, Mountain
Tempest Mountain, Absaroka–Beartooth Wilderness
189 min walk • Tempest Mountain is in the Beartooth Mountains in the U.S. state of Montana. The peak is one of the tallest in the Beartooth Mountains, the eighth tallest in Montana and is in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness of Custer National Forest.
4.6 miE
Natural attraction, Mountain
Whitetail Peak, Absaroka–Beartooth Wilderness
118 min walk • Whitetail Peak is in the Beartooth Mountains in the U.S. state of Montana. The peak is one of the tallest in the Beartooth Mountains, the fifth-tallest in Montana, and is located in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness of Custer National Forest.
1.3 miE
Natural attraction, Natural feature
Castle Rock Glacier, Absaroka–Beartooth Wilderness
33 min walk • Castle Rock Glacier is in the U.S. state of Montana. The glacier is situated south of Castle Rock Mountain in the Beartooth Mountains. The glacier terminus is a proglacial lake and the glacier extends from 11,700 to 11,000 ft.
1.8 miE
Natural attraction, Natural feature
Sundance Glacier, Absaroka–Beartooth Wilderness
48 min walk • Sundance Glacier is in the U.S. state of Montana. The glacier is situated in the Beartooth Mountains at an elevation of 10,600 feet above sea level and is immediately northeast of Castle Rock Mountain.
5.2 miNW
Natural attraction, Natural feature
Phantom Glacier, Absaroka–Beartooth Wilderness
133 min walk • Phantom Glacier is in the U.S. state of Montana. The glacier is situated in the Beartooth Mountains at an elevation of 10,400 feet above sea level and is immediately south of Arch Lake.
3.6 miE
Natural attraction, Natural feature
Hopper Glacier, Absaroka–Beartooth Wilderness
91 min walk • Hopper Glacier is located in the US state of Montana. The glacier is situated east of Sky Pilot Mountain in the Beartooth Mountains at an elevation of 11,000 feet above sea level.
1.4 miE
Natural attraction, Mountain
Castle Rock Mountain, Absaroka–Beartooth Wilderness
36 min walk • Castle Rock Mountain is in the Beartooth Mountains in the U.S. state of Montana. The peak is one of the tallest in the Beatooth Mountains, the tenth-tallest in Montana and is in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, on the border of Custer and Gallatin national forests.
6 miE
Natural attraction, Mountain
Beartooth Mountain, Absaroka–Beartooth Wilderness
153 min walk • Beartooth Mountain is in the Beartooth Mountains in the U.S. state of Montana. The peak is one of the tallest in the Beartooth Mountains, the 11th tallest in Montana and is in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness in Custer National Forest.
6.4 miNW
Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Peal, Absaroka–Beartooth Wilderness
165 min walk • Mount Peal is in the Beartooth Mountains in the U.S. state of Montana. The peak is one of the tallest in the Beatooth Mountains, the ninth tallest in Montana and is in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness of Custer National Forest.
3.9 miNE
Natural attraction, Mountain
Bowback Mountain, Absaroka–Beartooth Wilderness
101 min walk • Bowback Mountain is in the Beartooth Mountains in the U.S. state of Montana. The peak is one of the tallest in the Beatooth Mountains, the 11th tallest in Montana and is in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness in Custer National Forest.
0.7 miNW
Natural attraction, Mountain
Snowbank Mountain, Absaroka–Beartooth Wilderness
19 min walk • Snowbank Mountain is in the Beartooth Mountains in the U.S. state of Montana. The peak is in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness in Custer National Forest. The tiny Snowbank Glacier lies immediately southeast of the peak.

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Which popular attractions are close to Snowbank Glacier?

Nearby attractions include Snowbank Mountain, Absaroka–Beartooth Wilderness (19 min walk), Salo Mountain, Absaroka–Beartooth Wilderness (19 min walk).