Record SL-667425 · Wikidata Q49060598
Pelton Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
2,156
m
7,073 ft
Prominence
183 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
48.4487° N,
121.0329° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaPelton Peak is a 7,133-foot (2,174-metre) mountain summit located in Chelan County of Washington state. It is part of the North Cascades, a subset of the Cascade Range. Pelton Peak is situated 1.8 miles (2.9 km) southeast of Cascade Pass in North Cascades National Park near the northern end of the Ptarmigan Traverse. The nearest higher peak is Magic Mountain, 0.4 miles (0.64 km) to the southwest. The Yawning Glacier rests on its western flank between these two peaks. Surface runoff from the mountain drains into tributaries of the Stehekin River. The mountain's name comes from the Pelton wheel which was used in early mining times, and several mines were located in the vicinity of Pelton Basin, Horseshoe Basin, and Boston Basin.
First ascent
Date
3 Aug 1948
Lawrence E. Nielsen and Walt PriceBeckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Mountain | 2,298 m | SW 240° | 0.7 km |
| Cache Col | 2,104 m | W 269° | 1.5 km |
| Hurry-up Peak | 2,381 m | S 193° | 1.7 km |
| Mix-up Peak | 2,204 m | W 286° | 2.1 km |
| Arts Knoll | 2,186 m | S 199° | 2.1 km |
| Trapper Mountain | 2,296 m | SE 150° | 2.2 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Face | Mix Up Peak | 1+ | 2.2 km |
| Northeast Face Direct | Mt. Formidable | 4c | 4.4 km |
| Sahale Glacier | Sahale Peak | 2- | 4.7 km |
| Quien Sabe Glacier | Sahale Peak | 1 | 4.7 km |
| Northwest Ridge | Boston Peak | 4b | 5.1 km |
| Southeast Ridge | Sharkfin Tower | 2- | 5.8 km |
| Southeast Face | Sharkfin Tower | 6a | 5.8 km |
| Northeast Ridge (1963 Route) | Johannesberg Mountain | 5a | 6.5 km |
| Northeast Buttress | Johannesberg Mountain | 1+ | 6.5 km |
| North Ridge | Aiguille de l'M | 1 | 6.9 km |
| South Ridge | Aiguille de l'M | 4c | 6.9 km |
| East Ridge Direct | Forbidden Peak | 5b | 7.3 km |
| Northwest Face | Forbidden Peak | 5b | 7.3 km |
| West Ridge | Forbidden Peak | 4c | 7.3 km |
| North Ridge | Forbidden Peak | 4c | 7.3 km |
| Torment-Forbidden Traverse | Mount Torment | 4c | 7.8 km |
| South Ridge | Mount Torment | 4a | 7.8 km |
| Northeast Buttress | Mt. Goode | 4b | 9.8 km |