Clearwater Wilderness
Clearwater Wilderness is a 14,647-acre (5,927 ha) wilderness area in the North Cascades mountain range, in northern Washington state, of the Northwestern United States. It is located in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, southeast of Tacoma in northeastern Pierce County.
| Clearwater Wilderness | |
|---|---|
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area) | |
| Location | Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Pierce County, Washington, United States |
| Nearest city | Enumclaw |
| Coordinates | 47°03′28″N 121°49′27″W |
| Area | 14,647 acres (59.27 km²) |
| Established | 1984 |
| Governing body | United States Forest Service |
It was created by Congress in 1984, under the 1964 Wilderness Act that established the National Wilderness Preservation System. Its southern border reaches Mount Rainier National Park, affording views of Mount Rainier from its trails.
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