Clark Mountain (Washington)

Clark Mountain (8,602 feet (2,622 m)) is in Wenatchee National Forests in the U.S. state of Washington.[3] Clark Mountain is the tallest peak in the Dakobed Range and lies 8 mi (13 km) southeast of Glacier Peak.[4] Richardson Glacier descends to the northeast of the summit, while Clark Glacier lies on the east slopes. Luahna Peak lies 1.04 mi (1.67 km) to the northwest.

Clark Mountain
Clark Mountain
Highest point
Elevation8,602 ft (2,622 m) [1]
Prominence1,522 ft (464 m) [1]
Coordinates48°03′00″N 120°58′08″W [2]
Geography
Clark Mountain
Location in Washington
Clark Mountain
Location in the United States
LocationChelan County, Washington, U.S.
Parent rangeCascade Range
Topo mapUSGS Clark Mountain
Climbing
Easiest routeclass 3
The north glaciers on Clark Mountain

Geology

The North Cascades features some of the most rugged topography in the Cascade Range with craggy peaks, spires, ridges, and deep glacial valleys. Geological events occurring many years ago created the diverse topography and drastic elevation changes over the Cascade Range leading to the various climate differences.

The history of the formation of the Cascade Mountains dates back millions of years ago to the late Eocene Epoch.[5] With the North American Plate overriding the Pacific Plate, episodes of volcanic igneous activity persisted.[5] In addition, small fragments of the oceanic and continental lithosphere called terranes created the North Cascades about 50 million years ago.[5]

During the Pleistocene period dating back over two million years ago, glaciation advancing and retreating repeatedly scoured the landscape leaving deposits of rock debris.[5] The "U"-shaped cross section of the river valleys are a result of recent glaciation. Uplift and faulting in combination with glaciation have been the dominant processes which have created the tall peaks and deep valleys of the North Cascades area.

References
  1. "Clark Mountain, Washington". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
  2. "Clark Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
  3. Clark Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 31, 2013.
  4. Smoot, Jeff (2002). Climbing Washington's Mountains. Falcon Guides. p. 173. ISBN 978-0762710867.
  5. Kruckeberg, Arthur (1991). The Natural History of Puget Sound Country. University of Washington Press.
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