Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier is an active stratovolcano in Washington state and the highest summit of the Cascade Range at 4,392 meters. It lies about 87 km southeast of Seattle within Mount Rainier National Park.
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| Paradise Meadows & Skyline Trailhead Camera | Paradise, Washington, United States | ☾ 01:40 | 37°F | 1.8 mph |
| Mount Rainier View Webcam at Paradise | Paradise, Washington, United States | ☾ 01:40 | 37°F | 1.8 mph |
| Western Entrance to Paradise | Paradise, Washington, United States | ☾ 01:40 | 37°F | 1.8 mph |
| Car Parking at Paradise Webcam | Paradise, Washington, United States | ☾ 01:40 | 37°F | 1.8 mph |
| Tatoosh Range Webcam from Paradise | Paradise, Washington, United States | ☾ 01:40 | 37°F | 1.8 mph |
Paradise Meadows & Skyline Trailhead Camera
| Air | Wind | Cloud cover | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37°F | 1.8 mph | 69% | 31.3 mph |
Mount Rainier View Webcam at Paradise
| Air | Wind | Cloud cover | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37°F | 1.8 mph | 69% | 31.3 mph |
Western Entrance to Paradise
| Air | Wind | Cloud cover | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37°F | 1.8 mph | 69% | 31.3 mph |
Car Parking at Paradise Webcam
| Air | Wind | Cloud cover | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37°F | 1.8 mph | 69% | 31.3 mph |
Tatoosh Range Webcam from Paradise
| Air | Wind | Cloud cover | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37°F | 1.8 mph | 69% | 31.5 mph |
About
Mount Rainier is a massive glacial volcano with the largest glacier system in the United States. Its last eruption dates to the 19th century. The mountain is a popular destination for alpinism and tourism, and its surroundings include coniferous forests, subalpine meadows and alpine landscapes. Located roughly 87 km southeast of Seattle, the peak rises to 4,392 meters as the highest point of the Cascade Range. Within Mount Rainier National Park, the volcano combines an active geological history with extensive ice cover, making it a recognized landmark for mountaineering and nature travel in the Pacific Northwest. Visitors are drawn by the contrast of forests and meadows below and the glacier-clad summit above.
- Place
- Nisqually Vista, Washington, United States
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 46.78678, -121.74759
FAQ
- What is Mount Rainier?
- Mount Rainier is an active stratovolcano in Washington, United States, and the highest peak of the Cascade Range at 4,392 meters.
- Where is Mount Rainier located?
- It is about 87 km southeast of Seattle, within Mount Rainier National Park in Washington.
- When did Mount Rainier last erupt?
- Its last eruption dates to the 19th century.
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