Information About

Ruth Glacier

Ruth Glacier

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Matanuska-Susitna
Nearest City:
Length:
  • 31 mi (49.89 km)
Elevation:
  • 2185 ft (665.99 m)
About

heads at Ruth Amphitheater, trends SE through The Great Gorge to its terminus, 25 mi. NW of Talkeetna, Alaska Range

History of Ruth Glacier

Named in 1903 by F. A. Cook for his daughter. The Browne-Parker Expedition of 1910 referred to it as "Big Glacier."

Ruth Glacier Gallery

Pictures of, from, or near Ruth Glacier.