Antler Peak (Washington)

Antler Peak
Antler Peak seen from the west
Highest point
Elevation7,017 ft (2,139 m)[1]
Prominence377 ft (115 m)[1]
Parent peakMount Fremont[2]
Isolation1.97 mi (3.17 km)[2]
Coordinates46°55′12″N 121°37′56″W / 46.920098°N 121.632278°W / 46.920098; -121.632278[1]
Geography
Antler Peak is located in Washington (state)
Antler Peak
Antler Peak
Location of Antler Peak in Washington
Antler Peak is located in the United States
Antler Peak
Antler Peak
Antler Peak (the United States)
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyPierce
Protected areaMount Rainier National Park
Parent rangeCascades
Topo mapUSGS Sunrise
Climbing
Easiest routeScrambling class 2

Antler Peak[3] is a 7,017-foot (2,139-metre) summit located in Mount Rainier National Park in Pierce County of Washington state. It is part of the Sourdough Mountains, a subset of the Cascade Range. Antler Peak is situated west of Dege Peak and northeast of Sunrise Historic District, with the Sourdough Ridge Trail traversing the south slope of Antler between the two. Mount Fremont is the nearest higher peak, 1.55 mi (2.49 km) to the west.[1] Precipitation runoff from Antler Peak drains into the White River.

Climate

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Antler Peak is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America.[4] 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. Because of maritime influence, snow tends to be wet and heavy, resulting in high avalanche danger. 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.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Antler Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com.
  2. ^ a b "Antler Peak - 7,017' WA". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  3. ^ "Antler Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2018-08-08.
  4. ^ a b Beckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008.
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