Emmons Overlook, #MountRainier - #SaturdaySnapshot

Last week I posted a picture of the White River near Greenwater, WA. Several days after that excursion, I joined the senior center group for a hike in Mount Rainier National Park and got a view of the White River at its source - the Emmons Glacier. (Click on photos to enlarge.) 

Our first good look at the Emmons Glacier
and the small lake below it.

A shady spot for lunch with a gorgeous view.

Our hike had only 300 feet of elevation gain, but the starting altitude of 6,400 feet made the air a little thin. The trail to the overlook wasn't difficult, except for the last stretch that led to this viewpoint. Whew!
The view was worth the climb. That ribbon of white (lower left) 
is the White River. The lake really is that color.

Beauty - no matter which way we looked.

This trail was more fun to walk down
than up. We kicked up a lot of dust, too.

We took a short detour to explore Shadow Lake.

A selfie to prove I was there.
I love my new hat.

Even though I've lived in Washington State for fifteen years, I never tire of the sight of magnificent Mount Rainier. It takes my breath away! The views on this hike were truly amazing and worth the uphill trek.

More about Mount Rainier's glaciers and the Emmons Glacier in particular here: Glaciers
Info and map of hiking trails from the Sunrise Visitor Center here: Sunrise Area Trails

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