Providence Mount St. Vincent view of Space Needle & Mount Baker

@rossschram

Washington

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Seattle

Visible only on an ultra-clear day, this iconic view of the Space Needle lined up with Mount Baker is so postcard perfect, it's almost difficult to believe it's real! The mountain, a whopping 100 miles away from Seattle, lines up perfectly with the city's most famous modern monument.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

Ultra telephoto lens (300mm)
Sturdy tripod

How to get there

N47° 33' 32.6412"W122° 22' 36.2244"

This photo of Mount Baker and the Seattle city skyline was taken from the parking lot of Providence Mount St. Vincent, a senior assisted living facility. Reference the GPS coordinates and park in the northeast-most corner of the parking lot. You'll be able to see the Space Needle off to the northeast. If you're there on a very clear day, Mount Baker should be lined up behind the Space Needle. By bus: - Closest station: 35th Ave SW & SW Edmunds St - Head north on 35th Ave SW toward SW Edmunds St - Turn left onto SW Edmunds St - Turn left into the Providence Mount St. Vincent parking lot and navigate to the spot referenced in the GPS coordinates Address: 4831 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126