This place stuns, plain and simple. There are so many excellent overlooks to get pictures in Rainier and they're all unique and special, this one was no exception. One thing I appreciate is the...
Sunrise Point Overlook
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Sunrise Point Overlook, located 7.4 miles up Sunrise Road from the White River Campground, is a key feature of Mount Rainier National Park, offering breathtaking 360-degree views of Mount Rainier and the Cascade Range. This scenic overlook, accessible during the summer months, serves as a trailhead for popular hiking routes including the Palisades Lakes Trail and Sourdough Ridge Trail.
Constructed in the early 20th century as part of an initiative to enhance visitor engagement with the natural landscape, Sunrise Point showcases the area's stunning geological history, including features formed over millions of years. The overlook's unique positioning along the lavared ridgeline and its panoramic vistas have inspired many, including landscape architect Ernest A. Davidson, who celebrated the grandeur of its scenery.
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Sunrise Point Overlook gives you beautiful 360-degree views of the Cascade Mountain Range and Mount Rainier. This overlook is on the Sunrise Road bend a few miles from the Sunrise Visitor Center....






