Governors Ridge

Governors Ridge
Governors Ridge seen from the east near Tipsoo Lake
Highest point
Elevation 6,600 ft (2,000 m) [1]
Prominence 1,240 ft (380 m) [1]
Coordinates 46°51′53″N 121°34′24″W / 46.86472°N 121.573252°W / 46.86472; -121.573252Coordinates: 46°51′53″N 121°34′24″W / 46.86472°N 121.573252°W / 46.86472; -121.573252 
Geography
Governors Ridge
Location of Governors Ridge in Washington
Governors Ridge
Governors Ridge (the US)
Location Mount Rainier National Park, Pierce County, Washington, U.S.
Parent range Cascades
Topo map USGS Chinook Pass
Climbing
Easiest route Scrambling class 3
Governors Needle

Governors Ridge[2] is located in Mount Rainier National Park in Pierce County of Washington state. It is part of the Cascade Range and is situated west of Cayuse Pass and 1.09 mile east of Tamanos Mountain, which is its nearest higher peak.[1] The name honors all the governors who have served the state of Washington. The highest rocky crag on the ridge is known as Governors Peak. There is also a 40-foot leaning spire known as Governors Needle,[3] and Barrier Peak is at the southern culmination of the ridge. The normal climbing access is from the Owyhigh Lakes Trail.

Climate

Governors Ridge is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America.[4] Most weather fronts originate in the Pacific Ocean, and travel northeast toward the Cascade Mountains. As fronts approach, they are forced upward by the peaks of the Cascade Range (Orographic lift), causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snowfall onto the Cascades. As a result, the west side of the North Cascades experiences high precipitation, especially during the winter months in the form of snowfall.During winter months, weather is usually cloudy, but, due to high pressure systems over the Pacific Ocean that intensify during summer months, there is often little or no cloud cover during the summer. Because of maritime influence, snow tends to be wet and heavy, resulting in high avalanche danger. Precipitation runoff from Governors Ridge drains into tributaries of the White River and Cowlitz River.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Governors Ridge, Washington". Peakbagger.com.
  2. ↑ "Governors Ridge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  3. ↑ "Governors Needle, Washington". Peakbagger.com.
  4. ↑ Beckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008.
Governors Ridge seen from the east
Dege Peak White River Chinook Peak
 
 
Antler Peak Deadwood Peak
Tamanos Mountain    Governors Ridge     Naches Peak
Banshee Peak Cayuse Pass
Cowlitz Chimneys Barrier Peak / Buell Peak Seymour Peak
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