Mt. Rainier National Park

Chinook Pass

Just a very short distance from the previous lookout there is another area to stop and enjoy the view. However, this one is inside Mt. Rainier National Park, and provides a wonderful view of Mt. Rainier.

Wider angle view of Mt. Rainier from Chinook Pass

A panaromanic view of this (nameless) lake and Mt. Rainier, the peak of which is some 9000 feet (2800m) higher than here!

Mt. Rainier with the rays of the sun near sunset

A closer view of the mountain, including the rays of the setting sun illuminating the dust/clouds, and showing the shadow which the mountain is casting.

Interesting ice pattern on lake at Chinook Pass

An interesting pattern of ice on the lake surface. Yes, it was somewhat chilly right here.

Interesting patterns in the snow and ice on the lake at Chinook Pass

A close up view of the lake surface, and the pattern in the snow.

The moon rising over Chinook Pass viewing area

The moon - it's the bright "dot" near the top.

GPS receiver at Chinook Pass, inside Mt. Rainier National Park

No wonder it's cold - 20 minutes before sunset, at 5,412 feet and surrounded by snow!

R1100S at Chinook Pass, inside Mt. Rainier National Park

Chinook Pass

Mt. Rainier West of Cayuse Pass right arrow