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MOUNT RAINIER
Rules and Regulations 1920 |
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TABLES OF DISTANCES.
South Side Road, park entrance to Paradise Valley—20 miles. | ||||
| Name. | Distance from— |
Elevation above sea level. |
Remarks. | |
| Park enrance. | Paradise Valley. | |||
| Miles. | Miles. | Feet. | ||
| Hansens Camp | 0.9 | 19.1 | 2,105 | Fine water. |
| Tahoma Fork | 1.2 | 18.8 | 2,120 | 60-foot cedar-log bridge. Beginning of West Side Trail. |
| Rock Point | 2.6 | 17.4 | 2,270 | Heavy rock cut. |
| Kautz Creek | 3.4 | 16.6 | 2,378 | Glacial stream from Kautz Glacier. |
| Bear Prairie Point | 4.8 | 15.2 | 2,500 | Magnificent view of mountain. |
| Longmire Springs | 6.6 | 13.4 | 2,750 | Superintendent's headquarters |
| Indian Henry Trail | 7.0 | 13.0 | 2,850 | Trail to Indian Henry's Hunting Ground. |
| Cougar Rock | 8.0 | 12.0 | 3,000 | High rock, base of Rampart Ridge. |
| Mouth of Paradise River | 8.6 | 11.4 | 3,175 | Fine view of pony bridge. |
| Van Trump Camp | 9.5 | 10.5 | 3,410 | Public camp ground near mouth of Van Trump Creek. |
| Hair Pin Curve | 10.6 | 9.4 | 3,650 | Upper curve on switchbacks. |
| Christine Falls | 10.9 | 9.1 | 3,667 | Beautiful falls. |
| Nahunta Creek and Falls | 11.5 | 8.5 | 3,800 | Small stream from Cushman Crest. |
| Nisqually Glacier | 11.9 | 8.1 | 3,908 | Checking station |
| Ricksecker Point | 13.4 | 6.6 | 4,212 | Fine view of mountain and surrounding country. |
| Silver Forest | 15.0 | 5.0 | --- | Gray tree trunks, the bark of which has fallen off. |
| Narada Falls | 16.0 | 4.0 | 4,572 | Checking station. |
| Inspiration Point | 17.3 | 2.7 | 4,900 | Magnificent view. |
| Paradise Valley | 20.0 | --- | 5,400 | Checking station. |
| Public camp grounds | 20.4 | 0.4 | 5,400 | |
Paradise Trail from Longmire to Paradise Valley—6 miles. | ||||
| Name. | Distance from— |
Elevation above sea level. |
Remarks. | |
| Longmire Springs. | Paradise Valley. | |||
| Miles. | Miles. | Feet. | ||
| Forks of trail | 1.4 | 4.6 | 3,100 | Left-hand fork leads to Paradise Valley via Nisqually Glacier. |
| Mouth of Paradise River | 1.7 | 4.3 | 3,150 | Pony bridge over Nisuqally River. |
| Carter Falls | 2.7 | 3.3 | 3,500 | On Paradise River. |
| Madcap Falls | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3,600 | Do. |
| Narada Falls | 4.3 | 1.7 | 4,572 | Principal falls on Paradise River with sheer drop of 150 feet. |
| Paradise Inn and Camp | 6.0 | 0.0 | 5,400 | New hotel and camp. Base of start for climb to top of mountain. |
Indian Henry Trail,1 Longmire Springs to Indian Henrys Hunting Ground—7 miles. 1There are three trails leading from the Government road to Indian Henrys Hunting Ground. The most generally used trail leaves the Government road near Longmire Springs, and is the one on which this table of distances is based. The original entrance to Henrys Hunting Ground was by way of a trail recently made accessible to tourists, branching from the Government road 1 mile east of the park entrance, following up Tahoma Creek to the foot of South Tahoma Glacier, from where one of the most imposing scenes in the park may be witnessed. This point is about 6 miles from the Government road and the camp in Indian Henry's Hunting Ground is about 1 mile farther distant this trail. Another trail, not recommended or tourist travel, leaves the Government road at the crossing of Kautz Creek and, after passing over a shoulder of Mount Ararat, reaches Indian Henrys Hunting Ground. | ||||
| Name. | Distance from— |
Elevation above sea level. |
Remarks. | |
| Longmire Springs. | Indian Henrys. | |||
| Miles. | Miles. | Feet. | ||
| Ramparts Ridge | 1.9 | 4.7 | 3,800 | Right-hand trail leads to Van Trump Park. |
| Kautz Creek | 2.8 | 3.7 | 3,700 | Fast flowing stream from Kautz Glacier. |
| Fishers Hornpipe Creek | 4.0 | 2.5 | 4,300 | Small clear stream. |
| Devils Dream Creek | 4.7 | 1.8 | 4,500 | Do. |
| Squaw Lake | 5.5 | 1.0 | 5,000 | Small clear lake. |
| Ranger Station | 6.5 | 0.0 | 5,300 | Ranger cabin; telephone; all points of interest are in close proximity to station. |
Rampart Ridge-Van Trump Park Trail, Longmire Springs to Van Trump Park—5.5 miles. | ||||
| Name. | Distance from— |
Elevation above sea level. |
Remarks. | |
| Longmire Springs. | Van Trump Park. | |||
| Miles. | Miles. | Feet. | ||
| The Ramparts | 1.2 | 4.3 | 4,080 | Low ridge north of Nisqually River from which a fine view may be obtained. |
| Forks of trail | 2.2 | 3.3 | 3,900 | Left-hand fork leads to Indian Henrys. |
| Van Trump Park | 5.5 | 0.0 | 5,500 | Beautiful mountain park. |
Eagle Peak Trail, Longmire Springs to Eagle Peak (foot trail only)—3.5 miles. | ||||
| Name. | Distance from— |
Elevation above sea level. |
Remarks. | |
| Longmire Springs. | Eagle Peak. | |||
| Miles. | Miles. | Feet. | ||
| Nisqually River | 0.25 | 3.25 | 2,800 | Suspension pony bridge; fine view of river and mountain. |
| Eagle Peak | 3.5 | 0.0 | 5,955 | At west end of Tatoosh Range; magnificent view of mountain and surrounding country. |
Glacier Trail from Junction with Paradise Trail, 1.4 miles above Longmire Springs to Paradise Valley—5.6 miles. | ||||
| Name. | Distance from— |
Elevation above sea level. |
Remarks. | |
| Longmire Springs. | Paradise Valley. | |||
| Miles. | Miles. | Feet. | ||
| Forks of trail | 1.4 | 5.2 | 3,100 | Right-hand fork leads to Paradise Valley via Narada Falls. |
| First crossing of Government road. | 1.5 | 4.1 | 3,100 | |
| Van Trump Camp | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3,410 | Public camp grounds, running water. |
| Van Trump Creek | 2.7 | 2.9 | 3,450 | Clear stream. |
| Forks of trail | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3,550 | Left-hand fork leads to Van Trump Park. |
| Nisqually Bridge | 4.0 | 1.6 | 3,908 | 1/4 mile below terminus of glacier. |
| Paradise Inn and Camp | 5.6 | 0.0 | 5,400 | New hotel and camp in Paradise Valley. |
Van Trump Creek Trail from junction with Glacier Trail to Van Trump Park—5.6 miles. | ||||
| Name. | Distance from— |
Elevation above sea level. |
Remarks. | |
| Longmire Springs. | Van Trump Park. | |||
| Miles. | Miles. | Feet. | ||
| Junction of trails | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3,550 | |
| Christine Falls | 3.4 | 2.2 | 3,667 | Beautiful falls on Van Trump Creek. |
| Power plant | 3.5 | 2.1 | 3,715 | R. N. P. Co.'s plant; generates 230 volts under head of 420 feet. |
| Van Trump Canyon | 4.5 | 1.1 | 4,500 | Small canyon on Van Trump Creek. |
| Comet Falls | 4.9 | 0.7 | 5,200 | Beautiful falls with 200-foot drop. |
| Van Trump Park | 5.6 | 0.0 | 5,500 | Beautiful mountain park. |
Ohanapecosh Trail from Narada Falls to ranger station—15 miles. | ||||
| Name. | Distance from— |
Elevation above sea level. |
Remarks. | |
| Narada Falls. | Ohanapecosh Ranger Station. | |||
| Miles. | Miles. | Feet. | ||
| Narada Falls | 0.0 | 15.0 | 4,572 | Checking station; telephone. |
| Reflection Lakes | 1.5 | 13.5 | 4,861 | Beautiful clear lakes |
| Louise Lake | 2.5 | 12.5 | 4,592 | Beautiful clear lake; stocked with fish in 1917. |
| Stevens Canyon | 3.5 | 12.0 | ----- | |
| Martha Falls | 4.0 | 11.5 | 3,110 | Beautiful falls in Martha Creek. |
| Stevens Creek Crossing | 6.5 | 8.5 | 2,730 | |
| Muddy Fork Box Canyon | 7.5 | 7.5 | 3,042 | One of the most beautiful river canyons in America, across which a horse and foot bridge has been built 40 feet long and 200 feet above the water. |
| Nickel Creek | 8.5 | 6.5 | 3,300 | Tributary of Muddy Fork, with many falls; shelter cabin; telephone. |
| Cowlitz Divide | 10.0 | 5.0 | 4,770 | Junction of Cowlitz Divide Trail. |
| Olala Creek | 11.5 | 3.5 | 3,950 | Small clear stream. |
| Forks of trail | 12.5 | 2.5 | 3,350 | 1.3 miles by left-hand fork to East Side Trail near mouth of Cougar Creek. |
| Ohanapecosh River | 14.5 | 0.5 | 1,930 | Clear stream with many falls and cascades. |
| Ohanapecosh Ranger Station | 15.0 | 0.0 | 2,004 | Ranger cabin; telephone. |
| Ohanapecosh Hot Springs | 15.2 | 0.2 | 1,900 | Noted for curative powers. |
East Side Trail, Ohanapecosh Ranger Station to Storbo Road—17-1/2 miles. | ||||
| Name. | Distance from— |
Elevation above sea level. |
Remarks. | |
| Ohanapecosh Ranger Station. | Storbo Road. | |||
| Miles. | Miles. | Feet. | ||
| Laughing Water Creek | 0.6 | 16.6 | 2,000 | Clear stream. |
| Silver Falls | 0.95 | 16.25 | 2,050 | On Ohanapecosh River. |
| Park boundary | 1.9 | 15.3 | 2,300 | |
| Cedar Flat | 2.0 | 15.2 | 2,300 | Many large cedars. |
| Park boundary | 2.9 | 14.3 | 2,300 | |
| County boundary | 3.6 | 13.6 | 2,350 | Between Pierce and Lewis Counties. |
| Cougar Creek | 3.8 | 13.4 | 2,325 | Clear stream in heavy timber. |
| Olala Creek Cut-Off Trail | 4.0 | 13.2 | 2,350 | Short cut to Olala Creek. |
| Whittier Creek | 5.4 | 11.8 | 2,700 | Clear stream. |
| Stafford Falls | 6.5 | 10.7 | 2,775 | On Ohanapecosh River. |
| Park boundary | 6.65 | 10.35 | 2,800 | |
| Fork of Chinook Creek | 7.8 | 9.4 | 3,124 | Heavily timbered basin. |
| Boundary Creek | 8.5 | 8.7 | 3,275 | |
| Park boundary | 8.6 | 8.6 | 3,300 | |
| Sydney Falls | 9.1 | 8.1 | 3,600 | Beautiful falls on Kotsuck Creek; shelter cabin; telephone. |
| Horseshoe Falls | 11.5 | 5.7 | 5,000 | Beautiful falls on Kotsuck Creek. |
| Goats Pass | 12.2 | 5.0 | 5,300 | |
| Owyhigh Lakes | 12.6 | 4.6 | 5,150 | Beautiful lakes amid rugged peaks. |
| Fryingpan Cabin | 16.7 | 0.5 | 3,700 | |
| Fryingpan River | 16.85 | 0.35 | 3,700 | Shelter; telephone. |
| Summer Land Trail | 17.0 | 0.2 | 3,700 | 6 miles to Summer Land. |
| Storbo Road | 17.2 | 0.0 | 3,725 | 5 miles above White River Ranger Station. |
Cowlitz Divide-Summer Land Trail from summit of Cowlitz Divide to Strobo Road—15 miles. | ||||
| Name. | Distance from— |
Elevation above sea level. |
Remarks. | |
| Cowlitz Divide. | Storbo Road. | |||
| Miles. | Miles. | Feet. | ||
| Cowlitz Divide | 0.0 | 15.0 | 4,770 | At Ohanapecosh Trail. |
| Indian Bar | 5.0 | 10.0 | 5,150 | Beautiful basin above Wauhaukaupauken Falls. |
| Ohanapecosh Park | 6.0 | 9.0 | 5,500 | Beautiful region; many waterfalls end rugged peaks. |
| Fryingpan Glacier | 7.5 | 7.5 | 6,750 | |
| Summer Land | 9.0 | 6.0 | 5,900 | Beautiful park; many flowers amid rugged surroundings. |
| Storbo Road | 15.0 | 0.0 | 3,725 | 5 miles above White River Ranger Station. |
West Side Trail, Tahoma Fork Bridge to Carbon River Ranger Station—39 miles. | ||||
| Name. | Distance from— |
Elevation above sea level. |
Remarks. | |
| Tahoma Fork Bridge. | Carbon River Ranger Station. | |||
| Miles. | Miles. | Feet. | ||
| Tahoma Fork Bridge | 0.0 | 39.0 | 2,120 | 60-foot cedar log bridge. |
| Mount Wow | 4.0 | 35.0 | 6,030 | Fine view of mountain and surrounding country. |
| Fish Creek | 3.2 | 35.8 | 2,950 | 2-1/2 miles to Tahoma Glacier, 4 miles to Indian Henrys. Clear stream. |
| Indian Henry Trail | 4.1 | 34.9 | 3,100 | |
| Round Pass | 5.6 | 33.4 | 4,000 | Timbered saddle, west end of Emerald Ridge. |
| South Puyallup River | 6.5 | 32.5 | 3,400 | Box canyon, swift glacier stream. |
| Soda Springs | 8.8 | 30.2 | 3,100 | Shelter cabin; telephone. |
| Ethania Falls | 9.3 | 29.7 | 3,400 | Beautiful falls on St. Andrews Creek. |
| Larrupin Falls | 9.8 | 29.2 | 3,550 | Do. |
| Denman Falls | 10.6 | 28.4 | 3,800 | Do. |
| Trail to Klapatche Park | 10.9 | 28.1 | 3,900 | About 2 miles to Klapatche Park. |
| Moores Point | 12.1 | 26.9 | 4,300 | West end of Klapatche Ridge. |
| North Puyallup River | 15.0 | 24.0 | 2,800 | Shelter cabin; telephone. |
| Sunset Park | 20.4 | 18.6 | 5,500 | Beautiful upland park. |
| Golden Lakes | 21.2 | 17.8 | 5,000 | Numerous beautiful, clear lakes; stocked with fish in 1917; good camping. |
| South Mowich River | 27.0 | 12.0 | 2,650 | Good fishing. |
| North Mowich River | 27.5 | 11.5 | 2,650 | Shelter cabin; telephone. |
| Forks of trail | 28.0 | 11.0 | 3,000 | Right-hand trail to Mowich Lake. Left-hand trail to Mountain Meadow. |
| Mowich Lake | 31.0 | 7.9 | 4,929 | Beautiful clear lake; fishing; good camping; side trips; shelter cabin; telephone. |
| Ipsut Pass | 33.6 | 5.4 | 5,000 | Pass between Ipsut Creek and Meadow Creek. |
| Carbon River Ranger Station | 39.0 | 0.0 | 2,026 | Ranger cabin; telephone. |
Grindstone Trail from Fairfax to Mowich Lake—20 miles. | ||||
| Name. | Distance from— |
Elevation above sea level. |
Remarks. | |
| Fairfax. | Mowich Lake. | |||
| Miles. | Miles. | Feet. | ||
| Fairfax | 0.0 | --- | --- | On Northern Pacific Ry.; hotel, store, post office, etc. |
| Grindstone | 10.0 | 10.0 | 3,300 | In national forest. |
| Park boundary | 12.3 | 7.5 | 3,500 | Spring water. |
| Forks of trail | 13.0 | 7.0 | 3,500 | 3 miles by right-hand fork to West Side Trail; 1/2 mile north of Mowich River. |
| Mountain Meadows | 14.0 | 6.0 | 4,000 | Good camping; horse feed. |
| Mowich Lake | 20.0 | 0.0 | 4,929 | Beautiful clear lake; fishing; good camping; side trips; log cabin; telephone. |
Mowich Lake-Spray Park Trail from Mowich Lake to Glacier Cabin—10 miles. | ||||
| Name. | Distance from— |
Elevation above sea level. |
Remarks. | |
| Mowich Lake. | Glacier Cabin. | |||
| Miles. | Miles. | Feet. | ||
| Lee Creek | 1.5 | 8.5 | 4,700 | Clear stream. |
| Eagle Cliffs | 3.0 | 7.0 | 4,900 | Fine view of Mount Rainier. |
| Spray Falls | 3.5 | 6.5 | 5,300 | Highest and most beautiful fall on North Side. |
| Spray Park | 4.0 | 6.0 | 5,500-6,000 | Most beautiful park on North Side. |
| Mist Park | 6.0 | 4.0 | 5,500 | Beautiful park at head of Cataract Creek. |
| Cataract Camp | 9.8 | 0.2 | 3,200 | Good camping place; fine water. |
| Glacier Cabin | 10.0 | 0.0 | 3,175 | Old cabin; no good water for camping. |
Carbon River Trail from Fairfax to Glacier Basin.—29 miles. | ||||
| Name. | Distance from— |
Elevation above sea level. |
Remarks. | |
| Fairfax. | Glacier Basin. | |||
| Miles. | Miles. | Feet. | ||
| West boundary | 6.5 | 22.5 | 1,716 | Fairly good trail. |
| Carbon Ranger Station | 10.0 | 19.0 | 2,026 | Ranger cabin, water, and telephone. |
| Chenuis Creek and Falls | 10.5 | 18.5 | 2,100 | Fishing; stocked above falls in 1915. |
| Forks of trail | 11.5 | 17.5 | 2,350 | Right-hand fork to Mowich Lake. |
| Do | 14.0 | 15.0 | 2,883 | Left-hand fork to Chenuis Mountain Natural Bridge, and Grand Park. |
| Spukwush Creek | 14.5 | 14.5 | 2,900 | Good fishing. |
| Forks of trail | 16.0 | 13.0 | 3,100 | Right-hand trail to Spray Park. |
| Carbon Glacier | 16.5 | 12.5 | 3,355 | Lowest perpetual ice field in the United States. |
| Miner's cabin | 18.2 | 10.8 | 5,100 | Old cabin on Moraine Creek. |
| Moraine Park | 20.0 | 9.0 | 5,700 | Good camping, grass, and water. |
| Mystic Lake | 22.0 | 7.0 | 5,750 | Clear, beautiful lake; shelter cabin; magnifcent views may be obtained from this locality. |
| Terminus of Winthrop Glacier | 24.0 | 5.0 | 4,872 | |
| Granite Creek Basin | 26.0 | 3.0 | 6,270 | |
| Burroughs Mountain | 27.0 | 2.0 | 7,050 | Magnificent views. |
| Glacier Basin | 29.0 | 0.0 | 5,935 | Mount Rainier Mining Co.'s headquarters; telephone; buildings; upper end of Storbo Road. |
Grand Park Trail from Carbon River to Glacier Basin—25 miles. (Branches from Carbon River Trail 4 miles above Carbon River Ranger Station.) | ||||
| Name. | Distance from— |
Elevation above sea level. |
Remarks. | |
| Carbon River Ranger Station. | Glacier Basin. | |||
| Miles. | Miles. | Feet. | ||
| Ranger station | 0.0 | 25.0 | 2,026 | Cabin; telephone. |
| Forks of trail | 4.0 | 21.0 | 2,883 | Right fork to Carbon Glacier. |
| Chenuis Mountain | 7.5 | 13.5 | 6,100 | Beautiful park region, with high cliffs, lakes, snow fields, and high rocky peaks; mountain goats; good horse feed. |
| Natural Bridge | 10.0 | 15.0 | 5,400 | At end of branch trail; one of the natural wonders of the park. |
| Mosquito Flat; Van Horn Creek Falls | 11.0 | 14.0 | 4,400 | Scenic region; good camping and horse feed; fishing below the falls. |
| West Fork White River | 13.0 | 12.0 | 3,240 | Swift glacial stream from Winthrop Glacier; no bridge. |
| Grand Park | 17.0 | 8.0 | 5,700 | Most extensive mountain park on North Side; wild game; unobstructed view of Mount Rainier. |
| Berkeley Park | 20.0 | 5.0 | 6,000 | Beautiful park basin; mountain flora abounds here in great profusion. |
| Frozen Lake | 21.0 | 4.0 | 6,750 | Barren region. |
| Burroughs Mountain | 22.5 | 2.5 | 7,400 | Magnificent views of Mount Rainier and surrounding country. |
| Glacier Basin | 25.0 | 0.0 | 5,935 | Mount Painter Mining Co.'s headquarters; telephone; upper end of Storbo Road. |
Storbo Road from White River entrance to Glacier Basin—10 miles. (White River entrance is 39 miles from Enumclaw.) | ||||
| Name. | Distance from— |
Elevation above sea level. |
Remarks. | |
| Park entrance. | Glacier Basin. | |||
| Miles. | Miles. | Feet. | ||
| White River entrance | 0.0 | 10.0 | 3,050 | Entrance gate; ranger cabin; office building telephone etc. |
| Klickitat Trail | 2.7 | 7.3 | 3,425 | Trail to Cayuse Pass. |
| Yakima Park Trail | 2.9 | 7.1 | 3,450 | Trail to Yakima Park. |
| Camp site | 3.6 | 6.4 | 3,550 | |
| East Side Trail | 5.2 | 4.8 | 3,900 | To Ohanapecosh and Summer Land. |
| Public camp grounds | 6.7 | 3.3 | 4,300 | Fine view of mountain; good water. |
| Terminus of Emmons Glacier | 7.5 | 2.5 | 4,719 | Source of White River. |
| Glacier Basin | 10.0 | 0.0 | 5,935 | End of road; Mount Rainier Mining Co.'s headquarters; telephone. |
Principal points of interest reached from Paradise Inn.
[Best reached on foot.]
| Name. | Distance and direction from Paradise Inn. |
Elevation above sea level. | Remarks. |
| Miles. | Feet. | ||
| Nisqually Glacier | 1-1/4 W | 5,500 | Largest glacier on south side of Mount Rainier. |
| Van Trump Glacier | 2-1/2 NW | 6,500 | Small glacier west of Nisqually Glacier. |
| Kautz Glacier | 3 W | 4,800 | On this glacier and on lbs Nisqually and Van Trump Glaciers are to be seen bands of mountain goat. |
| Kautz Box Canyon | 3-1/2 SW | 4,500 | Narrow basalt canyon 800 feet deep at terminus of Kautz Glacier. |
| Reflection Lakes | 2 SW | 4,861 | Beautiful clear lakes on bench north of Pinnacle Peak, Tatoosh Range. |
| Bench Lake | 2-1/2 SE | 4,500 | On lower bench overlooking Stevens Canyon. |
| Pinnacle Peak | 3 SE | 6,562 | Sharp peak on Tatoosh Range. Easy trip from Paradise Park. |
| Stevens Peak | 4 SE | 6,511 | At east end of Tatoosh Range. |
| Unicorn Peak | 4-3/4 SE | 6,939 | Highest peak on Tatoosh Range. Pinnacle, Stevens, and Unicorn Peaks are easy to climb and a fine view of the surrounding country may be had from either and all of them. |
| Sluiskin Falls | 1-1/4 NE | 5,900 | First fall of Paradise River below Paradise Glacier, 300 feet high. |
| Paradise Glacier | 1-1/2 NE | 6,500 | Clear ice glacier. Source of Paradise River on east side of Paradise Park. |
| Stevens Glacier | 1-3/4 NE | 6,000 | East lobe of Paradise Glacier draining into Stevens Canyon. |
| Stevens Ice Cascades | 2 NE | ----- | Crevassed slope on Stevens Glacier. |
| Stevens Water Cascades | 2-1/4 NE | ----- | At foot of Stevens Glacier. |
| Stevens Canyon | 2-1/4 NE | ----- | Below Stevens Glacier. Four miles long, 1/2 mile wide, 1,000 to 2,000 feet deep. |
| Fairy Falls | 2-3/4 NE | 5,500 | Beautiful falls 700 feet high at head of Stevens Canyon. |
| Cowlitz Glacier | 3 NE | 4,500 | Largest glacier on southeast side at the mountain. |
| Cowlitz Rocks | 2-1/2 NE | 7,457 | Ridge dividing Paradise Glacier from Cowlitz Glacier. |
| Granite Falls | 3-1/2 NE | ----- | Large volume of water with sheer drop of 350 feet. |
| Cathedral Rocks. | 3-1/4 NE | 8,262 | Lofty spires on divide west of Ohanapecosh Glacier. |
| Cowlitz Chimneys | 8 NE | 7,607 | Large chimney like peaks on divide between Cowlitz River and White River. |
| McClure Rock | 2 N | 7,384 | Flat rocky platform overlooking Paradise Glacier. |
| Anvil Rock Fire Lookout Station | 3-1/4 N | 9,584 | Sharp crest halfway between McClure Rock and Camp Muir. The trail leads over snow fields. |
| Camp Muir shelter hut | 3-3/4 N | 10,000 | Saddle at foot of Cowlitz Cleaver, up which the trail to the summit of the mountain leads. To this point the ascent is easy. Mostly over snow fields. |
| Beehive | 4-1/4 N | 11,033 | Pinnacle on Cowiltz Cleaver, Its shape resembles a beehive. |
| Camp Misery | 4-1/4 N | 11,033 | At base of Beehive. |
| Eagle Nest Camp | 4-1/2 N | ----- | On Cowlitz Cleaver. |
| Camp of the Stars | 4-3/4 N | ----- | At the foot of Gibraltar. |
| Gibraltar Rock | 4-3/4 N | 12,679 | Large rock mass at head of Cowiltz Glacier, along west edge of which the ascent is made, often with the aid of ropes. This rock divides the feeders of three glaciers—Nisqually on the west, Cowlitz on the south, and Emmons on the east. |
| Register Rock | 6-1/2 N | 14,161 | First point reached on rim of east crater. |
| Columbia Crest | 7 N | 14,408 | Huge snowdrift on northwest side of east crater. Highest summit of Mount Rainier. |
| Point Success | 7-1/4 N | 14,150 | Most southern summit. About 250 feet lower than Columbia Crest. |
| Liberty Cap | 7-1/2 N | 14,112 | High summit near the north end of mountain. |
| East Crater | 6-1/2 N | 14,100 | Main crater on east side of Columbia Crest about 1,400 feet in diameter. |
Principal points of interest reached from Indian Henrys Hunting
Ground.
[Best reached on foot.]
| Name. | Distance and direction from Indian Henrys Hunting Ground. |
Elevation above sea level. | Remarks. |
| Miles. | Feet. | ||
| Mount Ararat | 1 SW | 5,996 | High hill where Indian Henry's tillacums watched for game; fossils found on north slope. |
| Iron Mountain | 1 E | 6,200 | Small twin mountains from which fine views may be obtained; crystal ledges in Crystal Mountain. |
| Crystal Mountain | 1 NE | 6,306 | |
| Pyramid Peak | 2 NE | 6,937 | Highest peak in Indian Henrys; immediately against flank of Mount Rainier. |
| South Tahoma Glacier | 1.5 N | 4,500 | Largest glacier on southwest side of Mount Rainier. |
| Glacier Island | 3 NE | 7,651 | Large rock mass separating North and South Tahoma Glaciers. |
| Mirror Lake | 0.8 N | 5,400 | Small clear lake giving beautiful reflection of Mount Rainier. |
| Satulick Point | 1.5 S | 5,574 | Fine view of Mount Adams, St. Helens, and Mount Hood. |
| Success Cleaver | 5 NE | 10,000 | This is on route formerly used for the summit climb. |
| Emerald Ridge | 2.5 N | 5,935 | Beautiful green ridge, home of the mountain goat. |
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