Sunset Amphitheater
The Sunset Amphitheater is a dramatic cirque on Rainier's western slope.
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Sunset Amphitheater Details
The Sunset Amphitheater is a dramatic cirque on Rainier's western slope that has been carved out by rock slides and glacial erosion. It lies just below the Liberty Cap summit, and it marks the origination point of the Puyallup Glacier.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sunset Amphitheater
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0.2 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
Liberty Cap
Liberty Cap at 14,112 feet is the third highest of Mount Rainier's three summits.
1.2 mi away
Puyallup Glacier
The Puyallup Glacier lies on Mount Rainier's western side and covers 2 square miles.
1.3 mi away
Columbia Crest
Mount Rainier has three summits, the highest of which is called the Columbia Crest.
1.3 mi away
The Cascade Range
The Cascade Range stretches from the southern British Columbia to northern California.
