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.

Chinook Peak
Chinook Peak seen from Chinook Pass
Highest point
Elevation6,904 ft (2,104 m)[1]
Prominence504 ft (154 m)[1]
Parent peakCrystal Mountain[2]
Isolation1.33 mi (2.14 km)[2]
Coordinates46°53′50″N 121°30′37″W / 46.897228°N 121.510155°W / 46.897228; -121.510155[1]
Geography
Chinook Peak is located in Washington (state)
Chinook Peak
Chinook Peak
Location of Chinook Peak in Washington
Chinook Peak is located in the United States
Chinook Peak
Chinook Peak
Chinook Peak (the United States)
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyPierce / Yakima
Protected areaMount Rainier National Park
Parent rangeCascades
Topo mapUSGS White River Park
Climbing
Easiest routeScrambling class 3

Climate

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Antler Peak is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America.[3] Most weather fronts originating in the Pacific Ocean travel northeast toward the Cascade Mountains. As fronts approach, they are forced upward by the peaks of the Cascade Range (orographic lift), causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snow onto the Cascades. As a result, the west side of the Cascades experiences high precipitation, especially during the winter months in the form of snowfall.[3] Because of maritime influence, snow tends to be wet and heavy, resulting in high avalanche danger.[3] During winter months, weather is usually cloudy, but due to high pressure systems over the Pacific Ocean that intensify during summer months, there is often little or no cloud cover during the summer.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Chinook Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com.
  2. ^ a b "Chinook Peak - 6,904' WA". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
  3. ^ a b c d Beckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008.
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