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About this peak
The most glaciated peak in the contiguous US and the most prominent. A major mountaineering training ground.
Peak facts
First ascent
1870 — Stevens & Van Trump
Best season
May–Sep
Nearest town
Ashford, Washington
Getting there
Glacier travel from Paradise to Camp Muir or Camp Schurman; climbing permit required
Geology
A Cascade stratovolcano — the most glaciated peak in the lower 48
Summit photo gallery
1 shot from this peak — review photos and views captured with the Peak Lens camera. Tap the share icon on any photo to post it to your social channels.
Plan your hike or climb
Proceed with caution
Hiking and climbing in the mountains are dangerous activities that claim lives every year. Peak information here — routes, trip reports, and GPS tracks included — comes from public sources and community posts, so it can be incomplete, out of date, or simply wrong, and it is never a substitute for experience, skill, and proper gear. Check current conditions, share a lifeline with someone at home, and know your limits. You are responsible for your own safety in the mountains.
Disappointment Cleaver
ExpertRainier's standard route from Camp Muir across the Ingraham Glacier and up Disappointment Cleaver to the crater rim.
Camp Muir Approach
HardFrom Paradise through Panorama Point and Pebble Creek to Camp Muir at 3,050 m — the standard approach for the upper mountain.