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What can you see from Mount Adams?

Washington's largest stratovolcano, yet its summit spread is so gentle it was mistaken for lost height.

46.2025, -121.4908 · 3,749 m · United States Copernicus GLO-30 · 2,423,873 terrain samples
344 kmMaximum visible distance
206 kmAverage visible distance
3,749 mObserver elevation
988Named features in view

From Mount Adams, the terrain-limited line of sight reaches up to 344 km. The single farthest piece of visible terrain lies 344 km to the east-southeast (bearing 107°), at 2,884 m elevation. These results account for Earth's curvature and standard atmospheric refraction, computed from 30-meter resolution Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data across 2,423,873 terrain samples.

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Visibility by direction

The horizon is most open toward the east-southeast, where sightlines run 269 km on average; terrain closes the view down fastest to the north-northwest, at 148 km.

Visible distance by compass direction from Mount Adams
Visible distance by compass direction from Mount Adams — outer ring ≈ 344 km.
N195 km
NNE170 km
NE209 km
ENE225 km
E262 km
ESE269 km
SE235 km
SSE210 km
S223 km
SSW169 km
SW240 km
WSW181 km
W166 km
WNW175 km
NW216 km
NNW148 km

Farthest named landmarks in view

988 named peaks, hills and headlands stand inside this viewshed. These are the farthest ones you could pick out on a clear day:

LandmarkVisible distanceDirectionElevation
Point Joseph344 kmESE · 106°2,933 m
Flagstaff Point334 kmESE · 107°2,500 m
China Cap331 kmESE · 109°2,632 m
Strawberry Mountain303 kmSE · 133°2,750 m
Johnny George Mountain299 kmNE · 49°1,249 m
Elk Mountain298 kmSE · 134°2,138 m

About Mount Adams

Mount Adams, at 12,276 feet, is Washington's second-highest peak and the largest stratovolcano in the state, built by separated lava and scoria cone vents rather than a single central vent. Its flat, sprawling summit area misled climbers into thinking the volcano had been decapitated, but geological study shows the broad crest formed naturally as the cone accumulated over time. Twelve named glaciers descend its slopes, feeding meltwater into the region's river systems.

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Frequently asked questions

How far can you see from Mount Adams?

On a clear day the terrain allows a line of sight of up to 344 km from Mount Adams. The average visible distance across all 360 directions is 206 km. Atmospheric conditions (haze, humidity) usually reduce practical visibility below the terrain-limited maximum.

What is the farthest point visible from Mount Adams?

The farthest terrain visible from Mount Adams lies 344 km to the east-southeast, at an elevation of 2,884 m. Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction are accounted for in this calculation.

How high is Mount Adams?

The observation point at Mount Adams sits at 3,749 m above sea level (Copernicus GLO-30 elevation model).

How is this visibility map calculated?

UpToWhere traces lines of sight in 360 directions from the observer using 30 m-resolution Copernicus terrain data, correcting for Earth curvature and standard atmospheric refraction. You can run the same analysis for any point on Earth with the free calculator.

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