Pumpelly Glacier, Glacier National Park
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Facts and practical information
Pumpelly Glacier is in Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. The glacier is situated immediately northeast of Blackfoot Mountain at an elevation between 8,500 and 8,000 ft above sea level. Pumpelly Glacier is just west of the Continental Divide and adjacent to Pumpkin Glacier, the two glaciers separated by crevasses. The glacier was named after Raphael Pumpelly who had first sighted the glacier in 1883. Pumpelly and Pumpkin Glaciers cover 310 acres as of 2005, a 15 percent reduction in area since 1966. ()
Length: 2640 ftCoordinates: 48°34'60"N, 113°39'32"W
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Glacier National Park
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Day trips
Pumpelly Glacier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Blackfoot Glacier, Blackfoot Mountain, Mount Logan, Pumpkin Glacier.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Pumpelly Glacier?
Nearby attractions include Pumpkin Glacier, Glacier National Park (2 min walk), Blackfoot Mountain, Glacier National Park (11 min walk), Blackfoot Glacier, Glacier National Park (14 min walk).