Glacier Basin Trail
Hike on an old mining road along the White River and then up to Glacier Basin.
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Glacier Basin Trail Details
Hike on an old mining road along the White River and then up to Glacier Basin, where there's a camp used by climbers attempting to summit Rainier. A path from the Glacier Basin camp leads through a wetland area to the Inter Glacier, which climbers ascend as they make their way to Steamboat Prow and Camp Shurman. Find the trailhead for the Glacier Basin Trail at the upper end of the White River Campground (make sure you leave your car in the parking area designated for day hikers, not in the campground).
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
6.5 miles
Estimated time
4 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Glacier Basin Trail
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White River Campground
The White River Campground, located in the northeast section of the park, sits at 4,400 feet, making it the highest of the park's three drive-up campgrounds.
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White River Patrol Cabin
Built in 1927 by the National Park Service, the White River Patrol Cabin first served as the White River Campground Ranger Station.
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Emmons Vista Overlooks
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Shadow Lakes Trail
This easy hike offers big views with little elevation gain.
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Northern Loop Trail
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