Liberty Cap
Liberty Cap at 14,112 feet is the third highest of Mount Rainier's three summits.
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Liberty Cap Details
Liberty Cap at 14,112 feet is the third highest of Mount Rainier's three summits, behind Point Success at 14,158 feet and Columbia Crest at 14,410 feet. Located on the northwestern edge of the broad summit plateau, Liberty Cap overlooks Liberty Ridge and the Sunset Amphitheater.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Liberty Cap
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0.3 mi away
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.
0.5 mi away
Sunset Amphitheater
The Sunset Amphitheater is a dramatic cirque on Rainier's western slope.
1.0 mi away
Columbia Crest
Mount Rainier has three summits, the highest of which is called the Columbia Crest.
1.0 mi away
The Cascade Range
The Cascade Range stretches from the southern British Columbia to northern California.
1.0 mi away
Mt. Rainier
Mount Rainier lies 54 miles south/southeast of Seattle, and rises 14,410 feet above sea level, making it the tallest mountain in the Cascade Range and in the state of Washington.
