Burroughs Mountain, Mount Rainier National Park
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Burroughs Mountain is located on the northeast slope of Mount Rainier above Glacier Basin. It was named for John Burroughs, the naturalist, who visited the mountain several times. The mountain was first called John Burroughs Mountain. Burroughs was born near Roxbury, New York, in April 1837, and died in 1931. He wrote extensively about his travels and was associated with the conservation movement. He became a well known "character" and is best remembered for his "Nature Essay." ()
Elevation: 7828 ftProminence: 388 ftCoordinates: 46°54'6"N, 121°42'50"W
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Mount Rainier National Park
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Burroughs Mountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Wonderland Trail, Mount Fremont, Sluiskin Mountain, Old Desolate.