Wahpenayo Peak, Mount Rainier National Park

Name: Wahpenayo Peak
Address: Mount Rainier National Park, United States

#39 among attractions in Mount Rainier National Park

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Wahpenayo Peak is a 6,231-foot summit in the Tatoosh Range which is a sub-range of the Cascade Range. It is located south of Mount Rainier within Mount Rainier National Park, in Lewis County of Washington state. The mountain is named for Wahpenayo, a native American chief who was the father-in-law of Indian Henry. Precipitation runoff on the south and east side of the peak drains into tributaries of the Cowlitz River, whereas the north side drains into tributaries of the Nisqually River. ()

Coordinates: 46°44'49"N, 121°45'60"W

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Wahpenayo Peak – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Narada Falls, Christine Falls, Pinnacle Peak, Foss Peak.

2.2 miNE
Rumbling waterfall with 2 distinct tiers
Narada Falls, Mount Rainier National Park
55 min walk • Narada Falls is a waterfall in Mount Rainier National Park, in the U.S. state of Washington. It is said to be the most popular, because the Mount Rainier Highway crosses the falls between its two tiers.
2.4 miN
Towering waterfalls in Mt. Rainier Park
Christine Falls, Mount Rainier National Park
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1.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pinnacle Peak, Mount Rainier National Park
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2.6 miE
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Foss Peak, Mount Rainier National Park
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0.6 miNW
Mountain
Chutla Peak, Mount Rainier National Park
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Plummer Peak, Mount Rainier National Park
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1.3 miNE
Mountain
Denman Peak, Mount Rainier National Park
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1 miNE
Mountain
Lane Peak, Mount Rainier National Park
26 min walk • Lane Peak is a mountain summit in the U.S. state of Washington, on the crest of the Tatoosh Range, which is a sub-range of the Cascade Range. It is located south of Mount Rainier within Mount Rainier National Park.
2.9 miE
Mountain
West Unicorn Peak, Mount Rainier National Park
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2.4 miN
Waterfall, Bridge, Park
Christine Falls Bridge, Mount Rainier National Park
62 min walk • The Christine Falls Bridge is a reinforced concrete arch bridge in Mount Rainier National Park, spanning Van Trump Creek at Christine Falls.
2.2 miNE
Bridge
Narada Falls Bridge, Mount Rainier National Park
57 min walk • The Narada Falls Bridge is a reinforced concrete arch bridge in Mount Rainier National Park, spanning the Paradise River above Narada Falls. The bridge was built in 1927-1928 by contractor J.D. Tobin of Portland, Oregon, who built the Christine Falls Bridge at the same time. The arch spans 36 feet.