Packwood Glacier facts for kids
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Packwood Glacier is the snowy area on the right, below Old Snowy Mountain at center
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 Packwood Glacier
Location in Washington (state)
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| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Coordinates | 46°30′59″N 121°27′37″W / 46.51639°N 121.46028°W |
| Length | .10 mi (0.16 km) |
| Terminus | Barren rock |
| Status | Retreating |
Packwood Glacier is located in the Goat Rocks region in the U.S. state of Washington. The glacier is adjacent to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and in the Goat Rocks Wilderness of Gifford Pinchot National Forest, .30 mi (0.48 km) northwest of Old Snowy Mountain. McCall Glacier is .50 mi (0.80 km) to the east.
Like the town of Packwood, the Packwood Glacier is named in honor of William Packwood.
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