Emmons Vista Overlooks
Find the trailhead for this short out-and-back walk on the southern end of the Sunrise parking lot.
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Emmons Vista Overlooks Details
Find the trailhead for this short out-and-back walk on the southern end of the Sunrise parking lot. The 1-mile roundtrip hike follows a wide path that offers visitors clear views of Mount Rainier and the Emmons Glacier as it flows down Rainier's northern slope.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1 mile
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