Record SL-846579 · Wikidata Q56277347
Governors Ridge
No list classifications
Elevation
2,012
m
6,600 ft
Prominence
378 m
Isolation
2.0 km
Coordinates
46.8647° N,
121.5733° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaGovernors Ridge is located in Mount Rainier National Park in Pierce County of Washington state. It is part of the Cascade Range and is situated west of Cayuse Pass and 1.09 mile east of Tamanos Mountain, which is the nearest higher peak. Precipitation runoff from Governors Ridge drains into tributaries of the White River and Cowlitz River. The toponym honors all the governors who have served the state of Washington. The highest rocky crag on the ridge is known as Governors Peak. There is also a 40-foot leaning spire known as Governors Needle, and Barrier Peak is at the southern culmination of the ridge. The normal climbing access is from the Owyhigh Lakes Trail.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrier Peak | 1,988 m | SW 207° | 0.6 km |
| The Barrier | 2,001 m | N 4° | 1.3 km |
| Buell Peak | 1,701 m | SE 146° | 1.6 km |
| Tamanos Mountain | 2,070 m | NW 294° | 2.0 km |
| Third Cowlitz Chimney | 2,012 m | W 250° | 2.3 km |
| Main Cowlitz Chimney | 2,318 m | SW 237° | 3.3 km |