Sims Corner Eskers and Kames

Sims Corner Eskers and Kames is a protected natural area in Douglas County, Washington, featuring numerous glacial formations across the landscape. The site displays eskers, kames, moraines, and scattered erratics that form a complex pattern of ice-age deposits over the Waterville Plateau.

These glacial formations developed during the Pleistocene epoch when massive ice sheets covered the Columbia River Plateau and shaped the land. The geological processes that occurred thousands of years ago left behind the distinctive landforms visible today.

Scientists and researchers regularly study these glacial landforms to understand the geological processes that shaped the Pacific Northwest region.

Multiple hiking trails wind through the area, offering direct access to the diverse glacial formations and geological features. The open plateau terrain requires good orientation awareness, so visitors should plan their route before exploring.

Erratics found here include both basalt and granite rocks, materials transported by ancient glaciers from distant locations. This variety of rock types tells the story of ice masses moving materials across great distances.

Location: Washington

GPS coordinates: 47.82500,-119.36700

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:08