Tahtlum Peak

Tahtlum Peak
Tahtlum Peak seen from Highway 410
Highest point
Elevation 6,567 ft (2,002 m) [1]
Prominence 1,135 ft (346 m) [1]
Coordinates 46°51′52″N 121°28′39″W / 46.864374°N 121.477472°W / 46.864374; -121.477472Coordinates: 46°51′52″N 121°28′39″W / 46.864374°N 121.477472°W / 46.864374; -121.477472 
Geography
Tahtlum Peak
Location of Tahtlum Peak in Washington
Tahtlum Peak
Tahtlum Peak (the US)
Location Yakima County, Washington, U.S.
Parent range Cascades
Topo map USGS Cougar Lake
Climbing
Easiest route Hiking class 2

Tahtlum Peak is a 6,567 feet (2,002 m) summit located east-southeast of Chinook Pass in the William O. Douglas Wilderness. It's situated north of Dewey Lake in Yakima County of Washington state. Tahtlum Peak is part of the Cascade Range and its nearest higher peak is Dewey Peak, 1.61 mi (2.59 km) to the south.[1] The name tahtlum derives from Chinook Jargon which means ten.[2] Precipitation runoff from Tahtlum Peak drains into tributaries of the Yakima River.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Tahtlum Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com.
  2. ↑ http://www.sf.airnet.ne.jp/~ts/language/number/chinook_wawa.html
Tahtlum Peak refected in Dewey Lake
Approaching Tahtlum Peak from west
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