Wilson Glacier, Mount Adams Recreation Area

#3 among attractions in Mount Adams Recreation Area

Natural attraction, Natural feature

Map

Facts and practical information

Wilson Glacier is located on the east slopes of Mount Adams a stratovolcano in the U.S. state of Washington. The glacier is within the Yakama Indian Reservation. The glacier descends from approximately 10,600 ft to a terminus near 7,400 ft. Wilson Glacier has been in a general state of retreat for over 100 years and lost 14 percent of its surface area between 1904 and 2006. ()

Length: 4488 ftCoordinates: 46°12'52"N, 121°28'5"W

Address

Mount Adams Recreation Area United States

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Mount Adams Recreat...

Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Mount Adams, Lyman Glacier, Lava Glacier, Rusk Glacier.

1.4 miSW
Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Adams, Mount Adams Wilderness
36 min walk • Mount Adams, located in the Mount Adams Wilderness in Washington State, stands as a majestic peak in the Cascade Range and is the second-highest mountain in the state. At 12,280 feet, this potentially active stratovolcano offers a challenging climb and breathtaking...
0.7 miW
Natural attraction, Natural feature
Lyman Glacier, Mount Adams Wilderness
19 min walk • Lyman Glacier is located on the north slopes of Mount Adams a stratovolcano in Gifford Pinchot National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington.
1.7 miNW
Natural attraction, Natural feature
Lava Glacier, Mount Adams Wilderness
43 min walk • Lava Glacier is located on the north slopes of Mount Adams a stratovolcano in Gifford Pinchot National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington. The glacier descends from approximately 10,000 ft to a terminus near 7,800 ft.
0.7 miS
Natural attraction, Natural feature
Rusk Glacier, Mount Adams Recreation Area
18 min walk • Rusk Glacier is located on the eastern face of Mount Adams in the U.S. state of Washington. Starting at an elevation of over 10,200 ft at just below The Castle, the glacier flows eastward down slope.