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For the generic term in glaciology, see Hanging glacier.
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Hanging Glacier
Map showing the location of Hanging Glacier
Map showing the location of Hanging Glacier
Hanging Glacier
Location in Washington (state)
Type Mountain glacier
Coordinates 47°43′50″N 123°19′25″W / 47.73056°N 123.32361°W / 47.73056; -123.32361
Length .20 mi (0.32 km)
Terminus Talus
Status Retreating

Hanging Glacier is a located northeast of Mount Anderson in the Olympic Mountains and Olympic National Park, U.S. state of Washington. The glacier starts north of a saddle between Mount Anderson and East Peak at about 5,700 feet (1,700 m). Like all the glaciers in Olympic National Park, Hanging Glacier is in a state of retreat.

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