Antler Peak (Washington)

Antler Peak[2] is a 7,017 feet (2,139 m) summit located in Mount Rainier National Park in Pierce County of Washington state. It is part of the Sourdough Mountains, a subset of the Cascade Range. Antler Peak is situated west of Dege Peak and northeast of Sunrise Historic District, with the Sourdough Ridge Trail traversing the south slope of Antler between the two. Mount Fremont is its nearest higher peak, 1.55 mi (2.49 km) to the west.[1] Precipitation runoff from Antler Peak drains into the White River.

Antler Peak
Antler Peak seen from the west
Highest point
Elevation7,017 ft (2,139 m) [1]
Prominence377 ft (115 m) [1]
Coordinates46°55′12″N 121°37′56″W 
Geography
Antler Peak
Location of Antler Peak in Washington
Antler Peak
Antler Peak (the United States)
LocationMount Rainier National Park, Pierce County, Washington, U.S.
Parent rangeCascades
Topo mapUSGS Sunrise
Climbing
Easiest routeScrambling class 2

Climate

Antler Peak is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America.[3] 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 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.

References
  1. "Antler Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com.
  2. "Antler Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2018-08-08.
  3. Beckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008.
Antler Peak (centered) seen from McNeeley Peak
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