Chinook Peak

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.

This article is about a landform in Washington state. For the mountain in Canada, see Chinook Peak (Alberta).
Chinook Peak
Chinook Peak seen from Chinook Pass
Highest point
Elevation6,904 ft (2,104 m)[1]
Prominence504 ft (154 m)[1]
Coordinates46°53′50″N 121°30′37″W
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)
LocationMount Rainier National Park
Pierce County, Washington, U.S.
Parent rangeCascades
Topo mapUSGS White River Park
Climbing
Easiest routeScrambling class 3

Climate

Chinook Peak is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Chinook Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com.
  2. Beckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008.
  • Southeast aspect reflected in Sheep Lake
    Southeast aspect reflected in Sheep Lake
  • from a tarn along the Pacific Crest Trail near Naches Peak
    from a tarn along the Pacific Crest Trail near Naches Peak
  • Chinook Peak, east aspect
    Chinook Peak, east aspect
  • from Chinook Pass
    from Chinook Pass
  • Peak 6708 (left) and Chinook Peak from north
    Peak 6708 (left) and Chinook Peak from north
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