Fire & Ice Interpretive Trail — Glacier, WA
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Dunbar Loop
N 48° 51.266 W 121° 41.172
10U E 596373 N 5412105
Incredible forces of nature work hand-in-hand to create and sculpt the landscape before you. The Fire & Ice Interpretive Trail discusses the volcanic activity builds up Mt Baker, while the ice and frost work to erode the slopes.
Waymark Code: WMP4A6
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 06/28/2015
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Whenever people think of volcanos they think of the lava, smoke plumes, and ash falls that happen over millennium that build up a volcano into an imposing topographic landmark. But few wonder as to how ice and frost chisel the rock to create the profiles they see before them.
At the Fire & Ice Interpretive Trail this hand-in-hand sculpting is explained through interpretive panel that line the half-mile walk. The fiery aspect of volcanism and the freezing cold of ice cracking the rocks apart.
In a process that has been taking place for about 500,000 years Mt Baker has grown to 10,781 feet | 3,286 metres. And through this walk you can learn how these processes work.
Access to the trail is free, however parking requires a $5.00 daily pass. If you want to walk a few miles you can park further down the mountain for free.
Fee?: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Time to Finish: 1/2 hour
Addtional Website URL: [Web Link]
Brochure or Interpretive Signs: Interpretive Plaques/Signs
Rate the Walk: 
Wherigo Cartridge: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
A picture at the start of the Trail or Walk is greatly appreciated. Additional photos taken during the course of the walk would also be of great benefit.
If there does not appear to be a defined beginning to the trail or walk, pick a logical place (e.g. close to parking) or where information about the walk or trail can be gathered.