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  •   Country United States
      State Washington
      Region Type Counties
      Region King
      Region1 Pierce
      Source Name Cascade Range
      Source Lat D 46
      Source Lat M 59
      Source Lat S 3
      Source Lat NS N
      Source Long D 121
      Source Long M 27
      Source Long S 15
      Source Long EW W
      Source Elevation Imperial 5860
      Source Elevation Note Google Earth elevation for GNIS coordinates
      Mouth Name White River
      Mouth Location Greenwater
      Mouth Lat D 47
      Mouth Lat M 9
      Mouth Lat S 33
      Mouth Lat NS N
      Mouth Long D 121
      Mouth Long M 39
      Mouth Long S 28
      Mouth Long EW W
      Mouth Elevation Imperial 1680
      Tributary Left <nowiki>George Creek</nowiki>
      Tributary Right <nowiki>Meadow Creek</nowiki>
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    The Greenwater River is a River in the U.S. State of Washington . Its Watershed drains a portion of the Cascade Range east and northeast of Mount Rainier , including parts of the Norse Peak Wilderness . It flows into the White River at Greenwater . The Greenwater River defines part of the boundary between King and Pierce counties.



COURSE

The Greenwater River rises in eastern Pierce County, in the Norse Peaks Wilderness near Corral Pass. Along with a few headwater tributaries, it drains the north side of Castle Mountain. The Greenwater flows north, through Hidden Lake and then Echo Lake. After Echo Lake the river bends slightly westward, collects the tributary streams Maggie Creek, Lost Creek, and Meadow Creek, then turning more fully west.

Meadow Creek rises near Naches Pass , flowing through Government Meadows before joining the Greenwater River. The boundary between King and Pierce counties follows Meadow Creek down from Naches Pass. Then the boundary follows the Greenwater for the rest of its course to the White River.

Below Meadow Creek, the Greenwater River passes through two small ponds called Greenwater Lakes. It collects a number of tributary streams as it flows west, including George Creek, which flows from George Lake near Noble Knob, and Pyramid Creek, which flows from its source at Pyramid Peak.

As the Greenwater River approaches the White River, it is flanked by Huckleberry Mountain to the north and Dalles Ridge to the south. The Greenwater River joins the White River at the small community of Greenwater.Course info mainly from: 1 and {Link without Title}


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