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Sahale Glacier
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Sahale Glacier
Map showing the location of Sahale Glacier
Map showing the location of Sahale Glacier
Sahale Glacier
Location in Washington (state)
Type Mountain glacier
Location North Cascades National Park, Chelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates 48°29′15″N 121°02′30″W / 48.48750°N 121.04167°W / 48.48750; -121.04167
Length .25 mi (0.40 km)
Terminus Icefall/barren rock
Status Retreating

Sahale Glacier is located on the south slope of Sahale Mountain, North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington. It is approximately 0.25 mi (0.40 km) in length and descends from 8,200 to 7,800 ft (2,500 to 2,400 m). Sahale is separated by ridges from Davenport Glacier to the northeast and the Quien Sabe Glacier to the north.

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