West Nooksack Glacier, North Cascades National Park

#121 among attractions in North Cascades National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

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West Nooksack Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, on the eastern slopes of Mount Shuksan, immediately northeast of the subpeak called Nooksack Tower. West Nooksack Glacier is only.10 mi in length and is a glacial remnant. West Nooksack Glacier provides meltwater for the Nooksack River. ()

Length: 3696 ftCoordinates: 48°50'39"N, 121°34'26"W

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West Nooksack Glacier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ruth Mountain, Mt. Baker Ski Area, Icy Peak, Mount Shuksan.

2.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ruth Mountain, North Cascades National Park
55 min walk • Ruth Mountain is a 7,115 ft Skagit Range summit located two miles south of Hannegan Pass in the North Cascades of Washington state. The name honors Ruth Cleveland, daughter of President Grover Cleveland. This mountain's name was officially adopted in 1952 by the United States Board on Geographic Names.
3.8 miW
Winter sport, Ski area
Mt. Baker Ski Area, Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest
98 min walk • Mt. Baker Ski Area is a ski resort in the northwest United States, located in Whatcom County, Washington, at the end of State Route 542. The base elevation is at 3,500 feet, while the peak of the resort is at 5,089 feet. It is about ten miles south of the 49th parallel, the international border with Canada. Despite its name, the Mt.
2.1 miE
Mountain
Icy Peak, North Cascades National Park
55 min walk • Icy Peak is a 7,073-foot Skagit Range mountain summit located in the North Cascades of Washington state. It is situated in North Cascades National Park at the head of Nooksack Cirque. High ridges connect it to Seahpo Peak and Mount Shuksan.
1.6 miSW
Notable peak for mountaineering and hiking
Mount Shuksan, North Cascades National Park
41 min walk • Mount Shuksan is a glaciated massif in the North Cascades National Park. Shuksan rises in Whatcom County, Washington immediately to the east of Mount Baker, and 11.6 miles south of the Canada–US border.
5.1 miE
Mountain
Mineral Mountain, North Cascades National Park
130 min walk • Mineral Mountain is a 6,800-foot mountain summit in the Skagit Range of the North Cascades of Washington state. Mineral Mountain is situated in North Cascades National Park and the summit offers views of Mount Shuksan, Icy Peak, and the Picket Range.
0.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Nooksack Tower, North Cascades National Park
21 min walk • Nooksack Tower is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington. Nooksack Tower is part of the Mount Shuksan Massif and is.75 mi northeast of the main summit of Shuksan. Nooksack Tower looms to the west over Nooksack Cirque.
5.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Egg Lake, North Cascades National Park
143 min walk • Egg Lake is located in North Cascades National Park, in the U. S. state of Washington. Egg Lake lies along the route followed by the Copper Ridge Trail, which is accessed from a trailhead in Mount Baker National Forest.
1.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
East Nooksack Glacier, North Cascades National Park
31 min walk • East Nooksack Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, on the eastern slopes of Mount Shuksan. East Nooksack Glacier is only 0.70 mi, but fills the upper portions of the Nooksack Cirque, spanning more than 2 mi. East Nooksack Glacier is connected to Crystal Glacier at its uppermost section at 7,800 ft.
2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Seahpo Peak, North Cascades National Park
53 min walk • Seahpo Peak is a subsidiary peak of Mount Shuksan, which rises in the U.S. state of Washington. It is located about 2 miles east of the main peak of Shuksan and rises to about 7,441 feet.
2.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Lower Curtis Glacier, North Cascades National Park
66 min walk • Lower Curtis Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington. Named for photographer Asahel Curtis, the glacier is in a cirque on the western slopes of Mount Shuksan.
2.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Sulphide Glacier, North Cascades National Park
66 min walk • Sulphide Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, on the south slopes of Mount Shuksan. Descending 1.85 mi from the summit tower of Mount Shuksan, it is connected to Crystal Glacier to the east.

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Which popular attractions are close to West Nooksack Glacier?

Nearby attractions include Price Glacier, North Cascades National Park (19 min walk), Nooksack Tower, North Cascades National Park (21 min walk).