Mount Washington (Cascades) Explained

Mount Washington
Elevation:4400feet[1]
Prominence:280feet
Location:King County, Washington, U.S.
Range:Cascades
Coordinates:47.4259°N -121.7001°W
Coordinates Ref:[2]
Topo:USGS Chester Morse Lake
Easiest Route:No formal hiking trail

Mount Washington is a small mountain in the US state of Washington roughly 30miles east-southeast of Seattle, Washington along Interstate 90. It lies on the western margin of the Cascade Range just above the coastal plains around Puget Sound, and is southeast of nearby town of North Bend.

Once known as Profile Mountain, Mount Washington was named due to a cliff resembling a profile of George Washington when viewed from an angle.[3]

The hike to the top of Mt. Washington is known for its view.[1] [4] Cedar Butte lies at the west end of the mountain.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. 2215 . Mount Washington, Washington . 2009-01-22.
  2. 1527833 . Mount Washington . 2009-01-22.
  3. Book: Majors, Harry M. . Exploring Washington . Van Winkle Publishing Co . 1975 . 86 . 978-0-918664-00-6.
  4. News: Hike of the Week: Pack the snowshoes for a brisk, wintry walk . March 14, 2002 . Karen Sykes . . 2009-01-22 .
  5. Web site: The Geology of Cedar & environs . Seattle Community Network . 2009-01-22 .