Ricksecker Point Road
This short, one-way road offers wonderful panoramic views of the Niqually Glacier and the Tatoosh Range.
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Ricksecker Point Road Details
This short one-way road branches off of the Longmire-Paradise Road as it turns southeast and then northeast -- not far from the Nisqually River -- and offers wonderful panoramic views of the Nisqually Glacier and the Tatoosh Range. It's named after Eugene Ricksecker of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who designed the Longmore-Paradise Road.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Ricksecker Point Road
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Christine Falls
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Van Trump Park Trail
This popular trail leads to 320-foot Comet Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in the park.
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Comet Falls Trail
This popular trail leads to 320-foot Comet Falls.
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Cougar Rock Campground
Cougar Rock Campground nestles in the woods across the street from the Nisqually River.
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Glacier Bridge
You'll enjoy a spectacular view of the Nisqually Glacier as you cross Glacier Bridge.
