The Dove is a small cirque glacier or perennial snowfield located in Rocky Mountain National Park in the U.S. state of Colorado.[2] The Dove is on the north slope of Longs Peak and near The Keyhole, which is along a popular climbing route to the summit.[3]

The Dove
Map showing the location of The Dove
Map showing the location of The Dove
The Dove
Location in Colorado
TypeCirque glacier
LocationBoulder County, Colorado, United States
Coordinates40°15′32″N 105°37′05″W / 40.25889°N 105.61806°W / 40.25889; -105.61806[1]
TerminusBarren rock
StatusRetreating

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References

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  1. ^ "The Dove Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved August 19, 2012.
  2. ^ Longs Peak, CO (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved August 19, 2012.
  3. ^ "Glacier Basics". Glaciers and Glacier Change of Rocky Mountain National Park. National Park Service. Retrieved August 19, 2012.