Vulture Glacier, Glacier National Park

#179 among attractions in Glacier National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

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Vulture Glacier is in Glacier National Park, U.S. state of Montana. The glacier is situated just south of Vulture Peak at an average elevation of 8,412 feet above sea level. Between 1966 and 2005, Vulture Glacier lost over 50 percent of its surface area. ()

Area: 73.34 acres (0.1146 mi²)Coordinates: 48°49'36"N, 114°1'19"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Gyrfalcon Lake, Vulture Peak, Mount Geduhn, Rainbow Peak.

1.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Gyrfalcon Lake, Glacier National Park
29 min walk • Gyrfalcon Lake is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Gyrfalcon Lake is east of Two Ocean Glacier.
0.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Vulture Peak, Glacier National Park
19 min walk • Vulture Peak is located in the Livingston Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. The Vulture Glacier is located on the southern flanks of the mountain, while the Two Ocean Glacier is immediately to the north.
3.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Geduhn, Glacier National Park
81 min walk • Mount Geduhn is located in the Livingston Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. The mountain is named for Frank Geduhn, an early pioneer who had cabins for visitors at the head of Lake McDonald prior to 1900, and who guided Sperry parties on some of their trips into the area.
5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rainbow Peak, Glacier National Park
127 min walk • Rainbow Peak is located in the Livingston Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. The namesake Rainbow Glacier is immediately east and northeast of Rainbow Peak.
3.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Quartz Lake, Glacier National Park
93 min walk • Quartz Lake is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Quartz Lake is only 150 yards east of Middle Quartz Lake. Quartz Lake is a 6 miles hike from the Bowman Lake Picnic Area. The historic Quartz Lake Patrol Cabin is on the western shore of Quartz Lake.
2.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Grace Lake, Glacier National Park
67 min walk • Grace Lake is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Grace Lake is 1.15 miles northeast of Logging Lake. Mount Geduhn is located to the east of Grace Lake.
2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Nahsukin Lake, Glacier National Park
53 min walk • Nahsukin Lake is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Nahsukin Lake is southeast of Nahsukin Mountain. "Nahsukin" is a Kootenai word for chief.
3.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Redhorn Lake, Glacier National Park
85 min walk • Redhorn Lake is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Redhorn Lake is in the Livingston Range.
4.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Carter Glaciers, Glacier National Park
107 min walk • The Carter Glaciers are in Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. The glaciers are situated along a ridge immediately to the east of the Continental Divide, mainly below an unnamed peak which rises to 9,164 feet.
4.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Rainbow Glacier, Glacier National Park
120 min walk • Rainbow Glacier is in Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. The glacier is situated immediately to the east of Rainbow Peak at an elevation between 8,500 feet and 8,000 feet above sea level.
5.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Weasel Collar Glacier, Glacier National Park
130 min walk • Weasel Collar Glacier is in Glacier National Park, U.S. state of Montana. The glacier is situated immediately east of Mount Carter at an average elevation of 7,500 feet above sea level. The glacier is in a cirque and the terminus faces to the north.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vulture Glacier?

Nearby attractions include Vulture Peak, Glacier National Park (19 min walk), Two Ocean Glacier, Glacier National Park (19 min walk).