Sherpa Glacier

Sherpa Glacier
Sherpa Glacier Location in Washington
Type	Alpine glacier
Location	Wenatchee National Forest, Chelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates	47°28′31″N 120°53′24″W / 47.47528°N 120.89000°W / 47.47528; -120.89000Coordinates: 47°28′31″N 120°53′24″W / 47.47528°N 120.89000°W / 47.47528; -120.89000
Length	.20 mi (0.32 km)
Terminus	Icefall
Status	Retreating

Sherpa Glacier is .50 mi (0.80 km) east of Mount Stuart and north of Sherpa Peak, in the U.S. state of Washington. Sherpa Glacier is within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Wenatchee National Forest. The glacier is approximately .20 mi (0.32 km) in length, .15 mi (0.24 km) in width at its widest and descends from 7,600 to 6,600 ft (2,300 to 2,000 m), where it terminates as an icefall. Less than .50 mi (0.80 km) to the northwest lies Stuart Glacier.