Puyallup Glacier, Alpine glacier on Mount Rainier, Washington, United States.
The Puyallup Glacier flows westward from Sunset Amphitheater basin, covering 2.0 square miles with an elevation range between 9,600 and 5,506 feet.
In 1840, the glacier reached its maximum extent in recent history, extending beyond the hanging valley at the head of North Puyallup River.
The glacier takes its name from the Puyallup Indian tribe, who inhabited the lands around Puyallup River and Commencement Bay.
Visitors can observe the glacier from Klapatche Park, accessible through a 2.5-mile hike starting at St Andrews Trailhead on Westside Road.
During periods of high snow accumulation, the glacier forms a large ice bulge that moves downward, creating a wave pattern visible through crevasse formation.
Location: Washington
Location: Pierce County
GPS coordinates: 46.84811,-121.82737
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:25
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