Record SL-667095 · Wikidata Q5035914
Capitol Peak
Capital Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
787
m
2,582 ft
Prominence
433 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
46.9732° N,
123.1381° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaCapitol Peak is a 2,658-foot (810 m) peak in the Black Hills of the Capitol State Forest in the U.S. state of Washington. It is one of the two highest peaks in the Black Hills, along with Larch Mountain and the third highest point in Thurston County. There is a partially paved road to the summit called the Sherman Valley Road. The summit hosts a communications facility that includes an array of cell phone and radio towers. On a clear day, looking to the west is a view of Elma and the Satsop Nuclear Power Plant. Looking to the east is a view of Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams; more to the north are the Puget Sound, and the Olympia area.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larch Mountain | 774 m | N 1° | 1.6 km |
| Little Larch Mountain | 342 m | SE 139° | 2.4 km |
| Mount Molly | 344 m | SE 120° | 4.3 km |
| Fuzzy Top | 462 m | SW 209° | 4.4 km |
| Rock Candy Mountain | 701 m | NE 28° | 4.5 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt Action | Waddle Creek | V7 | 6.3 km |
| ATV | Waddle Creek | V3 | 6.3 km |