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Mount Rainier lies about 110 miles (177 km) southeast of Seattle, WA. The mountain rises to an elevation of 14,410 ft (4,392 m) above sea level. In good weather, it is easily visible from Seattle. Rainier is one of many active volcanoes along the west coast of North America that form part of the Ring (Rim) of Fire surrounding the Pacific Ocean.