Mount Ranier National Park - White Pass Scenic Byway - WA
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nomadwillie
N 46° 54.893 W 121° 38.498
10T E 603434 N 5196600
This spectacular mountains hosts 26 glaciers and has been called the Great Pyramind of the United States. Coordinatesare from the Sunrise area on the north east side of Mt Ranier and the highest point accessible by a vehicle.
Waymark Code: WMDJFD
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2012
Views: 15
The National Park was established in 1899 as the 5th park. The park contains 368 sq miles, including Mt Ranier which rises 14,411 feet. The volcano is often shrouded in clouds that dump enormous amounts of rain and snow on the peak every year and hide it from the crowds that head to the park on weekends. Carbon Glacier is the largest glacier by volume in the continental US..
Program: America's Byways
Website: [Web Link]
Official Name: White Pass Scenic Byway
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