Silver Peak (King County, Washington)
| Silver Peak | |
|---|---|
 Silver Peak seen from Keechelus Lake | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,605 ft (1,708 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 2,125 ft (648 m)[1] |
| Isolation | 4 mi (6.4 km)[2] |
| Coordinates | 47°21′42″N 121°27′41″W / 47.361554°N 121.461288°WCoordinates: 47°21′42″N 121°27′41″W / 47.361554°N 121.461288°W[1] |
| Geography | |
  Silver Peak Location in Washington  Silver Peak Silver Peak (the United States) | |
| Location | King County Washington state, U.S. |
| Parent range | Cascade Range |
| Topo map | USGS Lost Lake |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hiking[2] |
Silver Peak is a prominent 5,605 ft (1,710 m) mountain located in eastern King County of Washington state. It is set on the crest of the Cascade Range, on land managed by Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Silver Peak is situated 4.5 miles southwest of Snoqualmie Pass, and three miles west of Keechelus Lake. The Pacific Crest Trail traverses its east flank and provides easiest access. The nearest higher neighbor is Granite Mountain, 3.98 miles (6.41 km) to the north-northwest.[1] Precipitation runoff from the east side of the mountain drains into Cold Creek, a tributary of the Yakima River, whereas the west side of the mountain drains into the South Fork Snoqualmie River via Humpback Creek.
Climate
Silver Peak is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America.[3] Most weather fronts originate in the Pacific Ocean, and travel northeast toward the Cascade Mountains. As fronts approach, they are forced upward by the peaks of the Cascade Range, causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snowfall onto the Cascades (Orographic lift). As a result, the west side of the Cascades experiences high precipitation, especially during the winter months in the form of snowfall. 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] Because of maritime influence, snow tends to be wet and heavy, resulting in high avalanche danger.[3] The months July through September offer the most favorable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.
See also
References
External links
- Silver Peak Washington Trails Association
- Weather forecast: Silver Peak
Gallery
Southeast aspect, from Tinkham Peak
The north aspect of Silver Peak seen from Interstate 90
Tinkham Peak, Mt. Rainier, Silver Peak seen from Red Mountain
