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A quick spur leading to the base of the largest glacier in the lower 48.


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Map Key

1.0

Miles

1.6

KM

80%

Runnable

5,225' 1,592 m

High

4,786' 1,459 m

Low

439' 134 m

Up

11' 3 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

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Features Geological Significance · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Description

One mile beyond the White River Campground trailhead, take the Glacier Basin Trail to a junction with the Emmons Moraine Trail.

This one-mile round-trip spur trail leads to a viewpoint which overlooks the Emmons Glacier, the largest glacier in the 48 contiguous United States.

Flora & Fauna

Stay on designated trails to protect fragile plants.

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Shared By:

Brian Smith

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in Sunrise

#25060

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#16

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#1,149

in Washington

#25,060

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A nice lake sits just below the terminus of the glacier.
Aug 21, 2020 near Greenwater, WA
At the end of the maintained trail, you get a good view of the terminus. On a clear day the rest of the glacier and the mountain are visible.
Aug 21, 2020 near Greenwater, WA

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