Nisqually Glacier Vista [Suggest Edits]

Description

Enjoy stunning views of the Nisqually Glacier from this viewpoint.

Nisqually Glacier is perhaps the most visited and best-surveyed glacier on Mount Rainier. Due to easy access and its prominent location near Paradise, the glacier has been studied since the mid-1850s. In 1857, Lt. August Kautz crossed Nisqually Glacier during an attempt to climb the summit. In 1884, Allen Mason photographed the glacier for the first time, laying the foundation for a photographic record of the Nisqually Glacier that spans over a century. During the 1930s, Tacoma City Light Department and the U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS) began a series of measurements of glacial surface elevation to determine the impact of the Nisqually Glacier's retreat on water supplies for hydroelectric power production. USGS and park scientists continue to regularly survey the glacier today.

Short Run: Drive to Paradise and park at the lot to the south and west of the visitor center and main lot. Check out the Nis

Gem Type: Viewpoint