Tipsoo Lake - Located at Chinook Pass, this subalpine lake is set in a glacier-carved basin amid spectacular wildflower meadows. Ĭolumnar andesite formed from an ancient Mount Rainier lava flow, found along the road to Sunrise. You might also consider visiting other areas of the park like the Carbon River-Mowich Lake area, Ohanapecosh, Longmire, and Paradise. Check the road status before setting out. The Sunrise Road usually opens in late June or early July and closes in late September to early October. The article, White River and Sunrise: The Captivating Northeast Corner of Mount Rainier National Park, provides an overview of the history of the area. Sunrise is located 60 miles northeast of the Nisqually Entrance and 14 miles northwest of the Sunrise/White River turnoff on State Route 410. These views and an excellent trail system make Sunrise the second most visited location in the park. Sunrise Point offers nearly 360-degree views of the surrounding valleys, Mount Rainier, and other volcanoes in the Cascade Range such as Mount Adams. On clear summer days, Sunrise provides breathtaking views of Mount Rainier and Emmons Glacier. In summer, mountain meadows abound with wildflowers. At an elevation of 6,400 feet, Sunrise is the highest point that can be reached by vehicle at Mount Rainier National Park.
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