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Mount Rainier - Wikipedia Mount Rainier [a] ( r eɪ ˈ n ɪər ray-NEER), also known as Tahoma, is a large active stratovolcano in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest in the United States The mountain is located in Mount Rainier National Park about 59 miles (95 km) south-southeast of Seattle [9] With an officially recognized [b] summit elevation of 14,410 ft (4,392 m) at the Columbia Crest, [1] [13] it is
What Mountains Can You See From Seattle? 11 . . . - Seattle Travel If you’re in downtown Seattle, the Olympic Mountains are visible to the west of the city While much of the Cascades can be blocked by Seattle’s prominent hills (such as Capitol Hill), the Puget Sound sits to the city’s west
Washington’s 6 Signature Mountains Are Waiting - Seattle Met Mt Olympus 7,980 feet Named By explorer John Meares, who thought the mountain looked like the home of the Greek gods Found Rising from the center of the mountain range and peninsula both named after it The Olympics are noted for rain forests and surly mountain goats, plus the elk herds that endeared them to onetime fan Teddy Roosevelt
21 Stunning Hikes Near Seattle For A Quick Forest Adventure 2 Seward Park Perimeter Loop Trail Length: 2 4 mile loop Elevation Gain: 39 feet Difficulty: Easy Seattle Hiking Features: city views, waterfront trail Trailhead Location: 47 5491938, -122 2550918 Pass Required: None Located in the Seattle city limits, Seward Park has 300 acres of forest land sitting right on a peninsula that juts into Lake Washington It has a walking path around the
Mountain | Definition, Characteristics, Types, Facts | Britannica mountain, landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, generally exhibiting steep slopes, a relatively confined summit area, and considerable local relief Mountains generally are understood to be larger than hills, but the term has no standardized geological meaning Very rarely do mountains occur individually
Climbing in Washington - Mountain Project Washington, with its long history of climbing, offers quality and quantity in all aspects of climbing Exit 32; Little Si or Deception Crags has the nearest sport crags to the Seattle area These groupings of crags are hidden in the hills all around North Bend and offer decent rock, a plethora of routes and some of Washington's hardest climbing at Little Si's World Walls
Mountain - Wikipedia In the Oxford English Dictionary a mountain is defined as "a natural elevation of the earth surface rising more or less abruptly from the surrounding level and attaining an altitude which, relatively to the adjacent elevation, is impressive or notable " [5] Whether a landform is called a mountain may depend on local usage
Welcome to Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest - US Forest Service Located on the west side of the Cascades between the Canadian border and Mt Rainier National Park, you will find glacier-covered peaks, spectacular mountain meadows and old-growth forests rich in history and outdoor opportunities
What is a Mountain? - WorldAtlas Mountains are found on land and in the oceans Rounded or sharp ridges, sloping sides, and a summit or a peak characterizes mountains