Record SL-669176 · Wikidata Q49087284
Wahpenayo Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
1,899
m
6,231 ft
Prominence
241 m
Isolation
2.2 km
Coordinates
46.7470° N,
121.7667° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaWahpenayo Peak is a 6,231-foot (1,899-metre) mountain summit in Lewis County of Washington state, United States. It is part of the Tatoosh Range which is a sub-range of the Cascade Range. It is located south of Mount Rainier within Mount Rainier National Park. The mountain is named for Wahpenayo, a native American chief who was the father-in-law of Indian Henry. Precipitation runoff on the south and east side of the peak drains into tributaries of the Cowlitz River, whereas the north side drains into 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutla Peak | 1,830 m | NW 316° | 0.9 km |
| Eagle Peak | 1,815 m | NW 315° | 1.4 km |
| Lane Peak | 1,833 m | NE 41° | 1.6 km |
| Denman Peak | 1,831 m | NE 57° | 2.1 km |
| Plummer Peak | 1,942 m | E 71° | 2.2 km |
| Pinnacle Peak | 2,000 m | NE 65° | 2.9 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scramble Route | Eagle Peak | 1- | 1.4 km |
| Classic Route | Lane Peak | 1 | 1.6 km |
| Southwest Scramble | Pinnacle Peak | 1 | 2.9 km |
| East Ridge | Pinnacle Peak | 4b | 2.9 km |
| Southeast Face | Castle, The | 1+ | 3.1 km |
| Classic Route | Unicorn Peak | 4c | 5.0 km |
| The Roof | Unicorn Peak | 4c | 5.0 km |
| Open Book | Unicorn Peak | 1+ | 5.0 km |