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Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
-- 70 miles southeast
Mount Rainier volcano (14,410 feet) dominates the landscape of a large part of western Washington.
It stands nearly 3 miles higher
than the lowlands to the west and 1.5 miles higher than the surrounding mountains.
The base of the volcano spreads over an area
of about 100 square miles, and lava flows that radiate from the base of the
cone extend to distances of as much as 9 miles. The
flanks of Mount Rainier are drained by five major rivers and their tributaries.
Mount Rainier National Park is located in west-central Washington,
approximately 108 kilometers (68 miles) south-southeast of Seattle and
150 kilometers (95 miles) north-northeast of Portland, Oregon.
The south entrance is accessible year round from U.S. Highway 12 and State
Highways 7 and 706, while the northeast entrance is accessible
on a seasonal basis via State Highway 410.
-- Excerpts from: Crandell, 1971, and Pringle, 1990
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Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington
-- 170 miles southeast
Numerous viewpoints and miles of trails have been created for you to explore by
car and foot. During the summer Forest Interpreters lead a wide range of activities,
from short walks to amphitheater presentations, to help you understand and enjoy
this area. Discover the wonder of winter at Mount St. Helens,
where many cross-country ski and snowmobile trails
have been created for you.
Take I-5 South 116 miles to Exit 49 at Castle Rock, Washington.
Take SR 504, 5 miles east to Mount St. Helens Visitor Center (operated by Washington State Parks).
Continue east on SR 504 to the Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center at mile post 43.
To reach Johnston Ridge Observatory, continue east from the Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center to the end of the
road at mile post 52.
-- Excerpts from: USFS Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Website, 2002
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