Van Trump Glacier, Mount Rainier National Park
Facts and practical information
The Van Trump Glacier is actually a scattering of glaciers and snowfields located on the southern flank of Mount Rainier in Washington. Named after P. B. Van Trump, who was part of an early ascent of Mount Rainier, the glacier covers 0.2 square miles and contains 500 million ft3 of ice. The glacier is located between the Wilson Glacier to the east and the Kautz Glacier to the west. The elevation of the scattering ranges from 7,000 feet at the lower end to 9,800 ft on the upper reaches of the glacier. Meltwater from the glacier drains into the Nisqually River. ()
Mount Rainier National Park
Van Trump Glacier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Nisqually Glacier, Kautz Glacier, Wilson Glacier, Kautz Creek Falls.