White River
The glacial-fed White River flows about 75 miles from the Emmons Glacier to the town of Sumner, where it joins the Puyallup River.
Plan Around White River
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White River Details
The glacial-fed White River flows about 75 miles from the Emmons Glacier to the town of Sumner, where it joins the Puyallup River. About 5,600 years ago, Mount Rainier's mighty summit and northeast face broke away, causing a giant landslide that rumbled down the White River Valley. This massive wall of mud and rock, called the Osceola Mudflow, left a swath of debris in its path, and eventually reached the Puget Sound. This avalanche of rock and ice left the mountain standing at its present day height of 14,411 feet - still really high, but not as tall as it once was.
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Nearby Parks Around White River
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Nearby Points of Interest Around White River
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1.4 mi away
White River Patrol Cabin
Built in 1927 by the National Park Service, the White River Patrol Cabin first served as the White River Campground Ranger Station.
1.4 mi away
Glacier Basin Trail
Hike on an old mining road along the White River and then up to Glacier Basin.
1.5 mi away
White River Campground
The White River Campground, located in the northeast section of the park, sits at 4,400 feet, making it the highest of the park's three drive-up campgrounds.
1.8 mi away
Yakima Park
The area that's home to Sunrise Lodge and other historic buildings was initially known as Yakima Park.
1.9 mi away
Sunrise Visitor Center
The Sunrise Visitor Center offers excellent exhibits on the mountain and park.
