2020 Map of Sunrise

About this map

Sunrise stands as the primary developed hub within this portion of Mount Rainier National Park, marking a high-elevation alpine landscape defined by massive glaciers and legendary backcountry routes. The map documents the Winthrop Glacier and Emmons Glacier as they descend from the northeast flank of the peak into the Glacier Basin and the headwaters of the West Fork White River. This terrain is intersected by the historic Wonderland trail, which circumnavigates the mountain, passing landmarks such as Frozen Lake and the open meadows of Yakima Park. The transition from the dense wilderness of Snoqualmie National Forest in the north to the high peaks of the Sourdough Mountains and Burroughs Mtn reveals a landscape optimized for early 21st-century conservation and recreation. Notable topographic details include the high ridges of Independence Ridge and the broad alpine expanse of Grand Park.