The Muir Snowfield
The Muir Snowfield begins at about 10,000 feet on the southeastern side of the Cowlitz Cleaver and flows south to about 8,200 feet.
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The Muir Snowfield Details
The Muir Snowfield begins at about 10,000 feet on the southeastern side of the Cowlitz Cleaver and flows south to about 8,200 feet. The snowfield gets its name from the famous writer and naturalist John Muir, who was part of the climbing party that made the sixth recorded ascent of Mount Rainier in 1888.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around The Muir Snowfield
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0.5 mi away
Nisqually Glacier
The Nisqually Glacier on Mount Rainier's southwestern slope is one of the largest glaciers on the mountain.
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Camp Muir
Camp Muir, situated at 10,080 feet between the Nisqually and Paradise glaciers, has a shelter for those attempting to summit Mount Rainier.
0.7 mi away
Cowlitz Glacier
The Cowlitz Glacier on the southeastern side of Mount Rainier covers 1.3 square miles.
1.0 mi away
Paradise Glacier
Located on the southeast side of Mount Rainier, Paradise Glacier covers .4 square miles and drains into the Cowlitz River.
1.1 mi away
Box Canyon Loop Trail
Box Canyon is located 12 miles west of Ohanapecosh on Stevens Canyon Road.
