Forbidden Glacier is on the north slopes of Forbidden Peak, North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington.[2] The glacier is approximately .75 mi (1.21 km) in length, 1 mi (1.6 km) in width at its terminus and descends from 8,000 to 5,600 ft (2,400 to 1,700 m). The glacier is separated by an arête from Boston Glacier to the east and south. Meltwaters from Forbidden Glacier flow into Moraine Lake.

Forbidden Glacier
Forbidden Glacier
Map showing the location of Forbidden Glacier
Map showing the location of Forbidden Glacier
Forbidden Glacier
Location in Washington
TypeMountain glacier
LocationNorth Cascades National Park, Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates48°31′03″N 121°03′44″W / 48.51750°N 121.06222°W / 48.51750; -121.06222[1]
Length.75 mi (1.21 km)
TerminusIcefall/barren rock
StatusRetreating

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  1. ^ "Forbidden Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-02-09.
  2. ^ Forbidden Peak, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2013-02-09.