South Mowich Glacier
The South Mowich Glacier, located on Rainier's western side, starts at 12,000 feet at the cliffs above the Sunset Amphitheater and flows west before plunging 2,000 feet.
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South Mowich Glacier Details
The South Mowich Glacier, located on Rainier's western side, starts at 12,000 feet at the cliffs above the Sunset Amphitheater and flows west before plunging 2,000 feet. It then begins to turn and flow northwest, meeting up with the Puyallup Glacier around 8,800 feet. The glacier splits into two and the northern arm ends around 5,500 feet, while the southern arm continues down to a stand of conifers at 5,100 feet. The South Mowich Glacier covers 1.4 square miles, and drains into the South Mowich river, which eventually feeds into the Puyallup River.
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Mt. Rainier
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