Sunrise Visitor Center Viewpoint - Mt. Rainier National Park
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Hikenutty
N 46° 54.857 W 121° 38.597
10T E 603309 N 5196532
This great view of Rainier is located outside of the Sunrise Visitor Center. You can also see a similar view from inside.
Waymark Code: WM21D0
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy
Views: 56

At this viewing area you can see Mt. Rainier and a great view of Emmons Glacier. There is a set of binoculars there for close up views of the glacier.

This is a different viewing area than the Emmons Vista overlook accessed from the parking lot. To reach the vista, walk to the front entrance to the Visitor Center. Instead of entering, take a left and walk between the buildings to the viewing area.
Type of overlook: platform

Benches: yes

Overlook designation: not designated

Elevation: 6,409.00

View:
Mt. Rainier and the Emmons Glacier


Picnic tables: Not Listed

Water/restrooms: Not Listed

Visit Instructions:
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