Eldorado Glacier, North Cascades National Park

Name: Eldorado Glacier
Address: North Cascades National Park, United States

#52 among attractions in North Cascades National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

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Eldorado Glacier is on the south slopes of Eldorado Peak, North Cascades National Park, in the U.S. state of Washington. The glacier is approximately.85 mi in length, 1.2 mi in width at its terminus and descends from 8,400 to 7,000 ft. Eldorado Glacier is connected to Inspiration Glacier on its upper slopes. Glacial melt waters from Eldorado Glacier flow south over Roush Creek Falls, which at 2,000 ft, is one of the tallest waterfalls in Washington. ()

Length: 4488 ftCoordinates: 48°31'34"N, 121°7'34"W

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North Cascades National Park United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Hidden Lake Peaks, Eldorado Peak, Forbidden Peak, Moraine Lake.

3.7 miSW
Mountain
Hidden Lake Peaks, North Cascades National Park
95 min walk • Hidden Lake Peaks is series of peaks with a maximum elevation of 7,088 feet that are located in the North Cascades, in Skagit County of Washington state. The peaks extend three miles southwest from the nearest higher peak called The Triad.
0.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Eldorado Peak, North Cascades National Park
23 min walk • Eldorado Peak is a 8,868-foot peak, and is the 25th highest peak in Washington. The mountain is located in the North Cascades of Washington, approximately 27 miles east of Concrete.
3.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Forbidden Peak, North Cascades National Park
84 min walk • Forbidden Peak is an 8,815 feet glacial horn located in North Cascades National Park, in Skagit County of Washington state. It is part of the North Cascades and is located near Cascade Pass.
1.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Moraine Lake, North Cascades National Park
48 min walk • Moraine Lake is located in North Cascades National Park, in the U. S. state of Washington. Moraine Lake is in a remote section of the park and well off any designated trails.
3.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Hidden Lake, North Cascades National Park
92 min walk • Hidden Lake is located immediately east of Hidden Lake Peaks in North Cascades National Park, in the U. S. state of Washington.
4.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Quien Sabe Glacier, North Cascades National Park
111 min walk • Quien Sabe Glacier is a glacier located on the west slopes of Boston Peak, North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington. Quien Sabe Glacier retreated 1200 meters from its Little Ice Age maximum in approximately 1850 to 1950. The glacier then advanced 55 meters between 1955 and 1975.
1.7 miN
Mountain
Dorado Needle, North Cascades National Park
44 min walk • Dorado Needle is an 8,440+ ft mountain summit located in North Cascades National Park in Skagit County of Washington state. The peak lies 0.73 miles north of Eldorado Peak and 1.33 mi southeast of Perdition Peak.
2.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
McAllister Glacier, North Cascades National Park
55 min walk • McAllister Glacier is in a large cirque to the north and east of Dorado Needle, North Cascades National Park, in the U.S. state of Washington.
3.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
North Klawatti Glacier, North Cascades National Park
89 min walk • North Klawatti Glacier lies in a cirque to the east of Austera Peak, North Cascades National Park, in the U.S. state of Washington.
0.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Inspiration Glacier, North Cascades National Park
19 min walk • Inspiration Glacier is on the east slopes of Eldorado Peak, North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington. The glacier is approximately 1.5 mi in length, 2 mi in width at its terminus and descends from 8,500 to 6,800 ft.
3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Klawatti Glacier, North Cascades National Park
78 min walk • Klawatti Glacier is located on the east slopes of Klawatti Peak, North Cascades National Park, in the U.S. state of Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Eldorado Glacier?

Nearby attractions include Inspiration Glacier, North Cascades National Park (19 min walk), Eldorado Peak, North Cascades National Park (23 min walk).