Bearpaw Mountain
| Bearpaw Mountain | |
|---|---|
 East aspect, summit right of center | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,091 ft (1,857 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 251 ft (77 m)[1] |
| Parent peak | Church Mountain[2] |
| Isolation | 1.80 mi (2.90 km)[2] |
| Coordinates | 48°56′46″N 121°51′14″W / 48.9460515°N 121.8540180°W[3] |
| Geography | |
  Bearpaw Mountain Location in Washington  Bearpaw Mountain Bearpaw Mountain (the United States) | |
| Location | |
Bearpaw Mountain is a 6,091-foot (1,857-metre) mountain
Topographic relief
is significant as the north aspect rises 3,100 feet (945 m) above Canyon Creek in approximately 1.5 mile. Bearpaw Mountain houses Bearpaw Mountain Lake, 650 ft elevated fishing lake.
Climate
Bearpaw Mountain is located in the
snowfall onto the Cascades (Orographic lift). As a result, the west side of the North Cascades experiences high precipitation, especially during the winter months in the form of snowfall.[4] Because of maritime influence, snow tends to be wet and heavy, resulting in high avalanche danger.[4] Due to its temperate climate and proximity to the Pacific Ocean, areas west of the Cascade Crest very rarely experience temperatures below 0 °F (−18 °C) or above 80 °F (27 °C).[4] 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.[4]
Geology
The North Cascades features some of the most rugged topography in the
glacial valleys
. Geological events occurring many years ago created the diverse topography and drastic elevation changes over the Cascade Range leading to various climate differences.
The history of the formation of the Cascade Mountains dates back millions of years ago to the late
During the Pleistocene period dating back over two million years ago, glaciation advancing and retreating repeatedly scoured and shaped the landscape.[5] The U-shaped cross section of the river valleys is a result of recent glaciation. Uplift and faulting in combination with glaciation have been the dominant processes which have created the tall peaks and deep valleys of the North Cascades area.
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Bearpaw Mountain, Washington". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ a b c "Bearpaw Mountain - 6,091' WA". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ a b "Bearpaw Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ a b c d e f Beckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008.
- ^ a b c d Kruckeberg, Arthur (1991). The Natural History of Puget Sound Country. University of Washington Press.
5. https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/bearpaw-mountain-lake-757
External links
- Bearpaw Mountain: weather forecast