Worthington Glacier

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Worthington Glacier is a roadside-accessible valley glacier in Alaska’s Chugach Mountains, popular for its scenic views and easy visitor access near the Richardson Highway.

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Worthington Glacier canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf valley glacier
access roadside-accessible
category Glaciers of Alaska
Landforms of Chugach Census Area, Alaska
Tourist attractions in Alaska
climateZone subarctic
closestCity Valdez, Alaska
linked to: Valdez
country United States
distanceFromValdez approximately 28 miles
elevationContext located near Thompson Pass, a high mountain pass
glacierType valley glacier
hasFeature interpretive signs
parking area
short hiking trails
viewing platforms
hasRoadAccess yes
hasStatus retreating glacier
hasView icefalls and crevasses
panoramic mountain scenery
knownFor easy visitor access
scenic views
locatedIn Alaska
Chugach Mountains
United States
managedBy Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation
mountainRange Chugach Mountains
near Richardson Highway
Thompson Pass, Alaska
linked to: Thompson Pass
notableFor being one of the most accessible glaciers in Alaska
openToPublic yes
orientation flows generally northward
partOf Worthington Glacier State Recreation Site
protectedAreaType state recreation site
recreationActivities glacier viewing
hiking
snow play in winter
region south-central Alaska
safetyAdvisory crevasses present
rapidly changing ice conditions
rockfall hazard
seasonalAccess accessible year-round, weather permitting
state Alaska
tourism popular tourist destination
usedFor educational field trips
photography
sightseeing

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Valdez hasNearbyGlacier Worthington Glacier
Valdez–Cordova Census Area contains Worthington Glacier