Emmons Glacier, Northeast glacier in Mount Rainier, United States.
Emmons Glacier extends over 4.3 square miles on Mount Rainier, making it the largest glacier in the contiguous United States.
Samuel Franklin Emmons, who participated in the 1870 survey of Mount Rainier, gave his name to this massive ice formation.
The glacier serves as a fundamental training ground for mountaineers preparing to climb Mount Rainier through the Columbia Crest route.
Visitors can observe the glacier from the Emmons Vista trail, starting at Sunrise Visitor Center and walking 0.2 miles to the viewpoint.
A 1963 rockfall from Little Tahoma Peak covered the lower section with debris, creating an insulating layer that reduced melting rates.
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 46.91840,-121.61120
Latest update: May 29, 2025 16:03
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