Nisqually Glacier
The Nisqually Glacier on Mount Rainier's southwestern slope is one of the largest glaciers on the mountain.
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Nisqually Glacier Details
The Nisqually Glacier on Mount Rainier's southwestern slope is one of the largest glaciers on the mountain, covering about 1.8 square miles and measuring approximately 4 miles long. It can easily be viewed from the Paradise area of the park (hike the appropriately named Nisqually Vista Trail). The glacier feeds into the Nisqually River.
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Nearby Parks Around Nisqually Glacier
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Nisqually Glacier
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0.5 mi away
The Muir Snowfield
The Muir Snowfield begins at about 10,000 feet on the southeastern side of the Cowlitz Cleaver and flows south to about 8,200 feet.
0.6 mi away
Wilson Glacier
This mid-size glacier on Rainier's southeastern side covers .5 square miles and feeds into the Nisqually Glacier.
0.7 mi away
Box Canyon Loop Trail
Box Canyon is located 12 miles west of Ohanapecosh on Stevens Canyon Road.
1.0 mi away
Camp Muir
Camp Muir, situated at 10,080 feet between the Nisqually and Paradise glaciers, has a shelter for those attempting to summit Mount Rainier.
1.0 mi away
Paradise Glacier
Located on the southeast side of Mount Rainier, Paradise Glacier covers .4 square miles and drains into the Cowlitz River.
