Record SL-669656 · Wikidata Q29627163
Mount Wow
No list classifications
Elevation
1,841
m
6,040 ft
Prominence
646 m
Isolation
5.8 km
Coordinates
46.7729° N,
121.8987° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Wow is a prominent 6,040+ ft (1,840+ m) mountain summit located in the southwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park, in Pierce County of Washington state. It is part of the Cascade Range, and lies 8.6 mi (13.8 km) southwest of the summit of Mount Rainier. Its nearest higher neighbor is Iron Mountain, 3.6 mi (5.8 km) to the east-northeast. Precipitation runoff from Mount Wow is drained by Tahoma Creek on the east side of the mountain, whereas Goat Creek drains the west side of it, and both are tributaries of the Nisqually River.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobblers Knob | 1,657 m | NW 333° | 2.6 km |
| Mount Beljica | 1,630 m | W 292° | 3.4 km |
| Tumtum Peak | 1,426 m | SE 138° | 3.5 km |
| Mount Ararat | 1,829 m | NE 63° | 4.0 km |
| Satulick Mountain | 1,700 m | E 84° | 4.7 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scramble Route | Eagle Peak | 1- | 9.3 km |