Matanuska Glacier, Alaska - Glaciers on Waymarking.com

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"Matanuska Glacier is a valley glacier in the U.S. state of Alaska. At 27 miles (39 km) long by four miles (6.4 km) wide, it is the largest glacier accessible by car in the United States. It is terminus is the source of the Matanuska River. It lies near the Glenn Highway about 100 miles (160 km) north=east of Anchorage. Matanuska Glacier is "active" and expands around one foot (30 cm) per day. It is open to the public from March to October 31.


Matanuska Glacier from 20 thousand feet.An unusual feature of the glacier is the presence of a weather hole, making the weather unusually clear and sunny.

The glacier is the namesake for the Alaska Marine Highway ferry M/V Matanuska."

Mountain / landmass name: Matanuska Glacier Park name (if any): Matanuska Glacier Recreation Area Glacier type: ice Parking / trail head / boat launch: Glenn Highway Palmer, AK USA Travel time (approximate): 1:00 AM Final access method: Hiking trail Safe viewing location: N 61° 47.939 W 147° 48.720 Photograph submitted: yes

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