| Chinook Peak | |
|---|---|
 Chinook Peak seen from Chinook Pass | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,904 ft (2,104 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 504 ft (154 m)[1] |
| Coordinates | 46°53′50″N 121°30′37″W / 46.897228°N 121.510155°W |
| Geography | |
  Chinook Peak Location of Chinook Peak in Washington  Chinook Peak Chinook Peak (the United States) | |
| Location | Mount Rainier National Park Pierce County, Washington, U.S. |
| Parent range | Cascades |
| Topo map | USGS White River Park |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scrambling class 3 |
Chinook Peak is a 6,904-foot (2,104 m) summit located on the eastern border of Mount Rainier National Park. It is also on the shared border of Pierce County and Yakima County in Washington state. Chinook Peak is situated north of Chinook Pass on the crest of the Cascade Range. Its nearest higher peak is Crystal Mountain, 1.31 miles (2.11 km) to the north.[1] Crystal Peak lies 0.75 miles (1.21 km) to the northwest, and Cupalo Rock is 1.0 mile (1.6 km) to the east-northeast. Precipitation runoff from Chinook Peak drains into tributaries of the White River and Yakima River.
Climate
Chinook Peak is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America.[2]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Chinook Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com.
- ↑ Beckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008.
Gallery
Southeast aspect reflected in Sheep Lake
from a tarn along the Pacific Crest Trail near Naches Peak
Chinook Peak, east aspect
from Chinook Pass
Peak 6708 (left) and Chinook Peak from north
External links
- National Park Service web site: Mount Rainier National Park
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