Grand Pacific Glacier - Glacier Bay National Park, AK
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N 59° 03.196 W 137° 02.879
8V E 382532 N 6547784
The ugly step sister of the adjacent Margerie Glacier.
Waymark Code: WMHH9G
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 07/11/2013
Views: 13
Nearly all of the 35 mile long glacier resides in Canada, but the 2 mile wide terminus is currently in the United States. The glacier is currently receding at a rate between 10 and 60 feet a year. Rock debris from landslides and medial moraines cover much of the glacier. The Grand Pacific is responsible for carving most of Glacier Bay.
The only access is by air or water. Only two cruise ships are permitted to visit each day. Other smaller craft are also allowed to visit.
Mountain / landmass name: Saint Elias Mountains
Park name (if any): Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Glacier type: ice
Final access method: Boat / ship
Safe viewing location: N 59° 03.101 W 137° 02.714
Photograph submitted: yes
Parking / trail head / boat launch: Not listed
Travel time (approximate): Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
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