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Emmons Moraine Trail

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  2. WA
  3. …Southwest Washington
  4. …Mount Rainier National Park
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“A quick spur leading to the base of the largest glacier in the lower 48. ”

Brian Smith
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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°)

Dogs No Dogs

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.

Contacts

Local Club: Washington Trails Association

Feb 5, 2026: Hiker Headlines: Golden Roll trip report giveaway; Cape Disappointment, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest closures

Feb 4, 2026: Last Chance Promontory

Feb 3, 2026: How a WTA training helped Snohomish County trails

Land Manager: National Park Service - Mount Rainier National Park

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Brian Smith
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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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