Oval Peak
| Oval Peak | |
|---|---|
  Oval Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,800 ft (2,700 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 2,731 ft (832 m) [1] |
| Isolation | 15.46 mi (24.88 km) [1] |
| Coordinates | 48°17′14″N 120°25′31″W / 48.287176°N 120.425141°WCoordinates: 48°17′14″N 120°25′31″W / 48.287176°N 120.425141°W [1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Okanogan County, Washington, U.S. |
| Parent range | North Cascades |
| Topo map | USGS Oval Peak |
Oval Peak is a mountain in the North Cascades of Washington State. It is protected by the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness within the Okanogan National Forest. Oval Peak has a small rock glacier on its slopes.[2]
Climbing Oval Peak can be difficult due to the amount of talus on its slopes. There is a summit register at the peak.[3]
Climate
Lying east of the Cascade crest, the area around Oval Peak is a bit drier than areas to the west. Summers can bring warm temperatures and occasional thunderstorms. With its impressive height, Oval Peak can have snow on it in late-Spring and early-Fall, and can be very cold in the winter.[2] The best time to climb Oval Peak is early July through October.[4]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Oval Peak". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
- 1 2 SummitPost - Oval Peak Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- ↑ Oval Peak Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- ↑ Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest - Scaffold Ridge/Oval Peak Trail Retrieved 1 June 2015.
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