Columbia Glacier, Henry M. Jackson Wilderness

Name: Columbia Glacier
Address: Henry M. Jackson Wilderness, United States

#10 among attractions in Henry M. Jackson Wilderness

Natural attraction, Natural feature

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Columbia Glacier, Henry M. Jackson Wilderness

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See also Columbia Glacier.

Columbia Glacier is a glacier located in the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness in the U.S. state of Washington. It descends from 5,600 ft to 4,700 ft above sea level. It is surrounded by Columbia Peak, Monte Cristo Peak, and Kyes Peak and is a source of water for Blanca Lake and Troublesome Creek, a tributary of the North Fork Skykomish River. ()

Alternative names: Length: 5280 ftCoordinates: 47°57'45"N, 121°20'49"W

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Henry M. Jackson Wilderness United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Goat Lake, Blanca Lake, Sloan Peak, Monte Cristo Peak.

3.9 miN
Natural attraction, Lake
Goat Lake, Henry M. Jackson Wilderness
99 min walk • Goat Lake is a glacial lake located in Snohomish County, Washington and in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The lake is a popular area for hiking, backpacking, and fishing.
1.5 miS
Natural attraction, Lake
Blanca Lake, Henry M. Jackson Wilderness
40 min walk • Blanca Lake is located in the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness Area in the Cascade Mountains of the U.S. state of Washington. Blanca Lake sits in a basin surrounded by the peaks of Monte Cristo, Kyes, and Columbia.
5.5 miN
Natural attraction, Mountain
Sloan Peak, Henry M. Jackson Wilderness
140 min walk • Sloan Peak is a 7,835-foot mountain in the North Cascades of Washington state. It rises about 40 miles east of Everett, Washington and 12 miles southwest of Glacier Peak, one of the Cascade stratovolcanoes.
0.7 miNE
Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Cristo Peak, Henry M. Jackson Wilderness
18 min walk • Monte Cristo Peak is a mountain peak in the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness in Washington state. Together with Columbia Peak and Kyes Peak it forms a basin that contains Columbia Glacier and Blanca Lake.
0.7 miE
Natural attraction, Mountain
Kyes Peak, Henry M. Jackson Wilderness
18 min walk • Kyes Peak, which is also known as "Goblin Peak", is a mountain peak located in the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness in Washington, United States. Kyes Peak rises to over 7,280 feet. Together with Columbia Peak and Monte Cristo Peak it forms a basin that contains Columbia Glacier and Blanca Lake.
2.4 miS
Natural attraction, Lake
Virgin Lake, Henry M. Jackson Wilderness
62 min walk • Virgin Lake is a small lake, with moderately clear water, located at the edge of the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness Area along the Blanca Lake Trail in Washington, United States. The lake is 4,577 ft. above sea level.
3.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Deer Falls, Wild Sky Wilderness
93 min walk • Deer Falls is the uppermost waterfall on the North Fork Skykomish River. The falls occur within a short but impressive canyon just above the mouth of Goblin Creek.
0.6 miW
Natural attraction, Mountain
Columbia Peak, Henry M. Jackson Wilderness
17 min walk • Columbia Peak is a mountain peak in the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness in the U.S. state of Washington. Columbia Peak rises to 7,172 feet. Together with Monte Cristo Peak and Kyes Peak it forms a basin that contains Columbia Glacier and Blanca Lake.
5.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Bear Creek Falls, Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest
131 min walk • Bear Creek Falls is the final of the two waterfalls on the North Fork Skykomish River. The falls are located within a short, narrow canyon. The falls, at just 25 feet high, are quite insignificant, however are quite significant in terms of how much water is flowing over them.
6.3 miNW
Mountain pass, Nature
Barlow Pass, Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest
161 min walk • Barlow Pass is a mountain pass on the west side of the Cascades in Washington on the Mountain Loop Highway between Silverton and Darrington.

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Which popular attractions are close to Columbia Glacier?

Nearby attractions include Columbia Peak, Henry M. Jackson Wilderness (17 min walk), Kyes Peak, Henry M. Jackson Wilderness (18 min walk), Monte Cristo Peak, Henry M. Jackson Wilderness (18 min walk).