Whiskey Dick Mountain Explained

Whiskey Dick Mountain
Elevation Ft:3873
Prominence Ft:423
Map:Washington
Location:Kittitas County, Washington, U.S.
Range:Wenatchee Mountains
Coordinates:47.0251°N -120.232°W
Topo:USGS Whiskey Dick Mountain
Easiest Route:Hike

Whiskey Dick Mountain is located east of Ellensburg, in Washington state. Within the 28549acres Whiskey Dick Unit of the L.T. Murray Wildlife Area, it is the highest point on Windy Ridge.[1] The site of the Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility is on its southwest flank. The farm, with 149 wind turbines, is owned by Puget Sound Energy.[2]

Access to land owned or leased by the power company is open to the public for recreational use by permit only.[3] The area provides opportunities for hiking and hunting.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Whiskey Dick Unit . Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife .
  2. Web site: Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility . Puget Sound Energy .
  3. Web site: Wild Horse Access by written permission program . Puget Sound Energy .
  4. News: Karen . Sykes . Hike Of The Week: Whiskey Dick's desert ramble can be a blast . . April 21, 2005 .