Record SL-669616 · Wikidata Q56283525
West Unicorn Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
2,080
m
6,824 ft
Prominence
61 m
Isolation
0.3 km
Coordinates
46.7439° N,
121.7052° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaWest Unicorn Peak is the second-highest point in the Tatoosh Range which is a sub-range of the Cascade Range. It is located south of Mount Rainier within Mount Rainier National Park, in Lewis County of Washington state. The nearest higher peak is Unicorn Peak, 0.17 miles (0.27 km) to the east-northeast. Precipitation runoff and meltwater from the peak's small glacier, Unicorn Glacier, drain into tributaries of the Cowlitz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Peak | 2,125 m | NE 50° | 0.4 km |
| Boundary Peak | 2,067 m | SE 117° | 0.7 km |
| Foss Peak | 1,989 m | NW 335° | 1.4 km |
| Stevens Peak | 2,005 m | E 83° | 2.2 km |
| The Castle | 1,969 m | NW 311° | 2.3 km |
| Pinnacle Peak | 2,000 m | NW 307° | 2.6 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Route | Unicorn Peak | 4c | 374 m |
| The Roof | Unicorn Peak | 4c | 374 m |
| Open Book | Unicorn Peak | 1+ | 374 m |
| Southeast Face | Castle, The | 1+ | 2.3 km |
| Southwest Scramble | Pinnacle Peak | 1 | 2.6 km |
| East Ridge | Pinnacle Peak | 4b | 2.6 km |
| Classic Route | Lane Peak | 1 | 4.0 km |
| Scramble Route | Eagle Peak | 1- | 5.8 km |