Malachite Peak
Malachite Peak | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 6,261 ft (1,908 m)[1][2] |
Prominence | 1,261 ft (384 m)[1] |
Parent peak | Camp Robber Peak (6,286 ft)[3] |
Isolation | 3.66 mi (5.89 km)[3] |
Coordinates | 47°37′26″N 121°20′28″W / 47.623793°N 121.341115°W[1] |
Geography | |
Country | United States |
State | class 3 scrambling[3] |
Malachite Peak is a 6,261-foot (1,908-metre) mountain summit located 5.5 mi (8.9 km) south of
Climate
Malachite Peak is located in the
Geology
The Alpine Lakes Wilderness features some of the most rugged topography in the
Geological events occurring many years ago created the diverse topography and drastic elevation changes over the Cascade Range leading to the 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.[6] The last glacial retreat in the Alpine Lakes area began about 14,000 years ago and was north of the Canada–US border by 10,000 years ago.[6] The U-shaped cross section of the river valleys is a result of that 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 Alpine Lakes Wilderness area.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Malachite Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com.
- ^ a b c d e Beckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008.
- ^ a b c "Malachite Peak - 6,261' WA". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
- ^ a b "Malachite Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
- ^ Smoot, Jeff (2004). Backpacking Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Helena, Montana: The Globe Pequot Press.
- ^ a b c d e Kruckeberg, Arthur (1991). The Natural History of Puget Sound Country. University of Washington Press.
External links
- Weather forecast: Malachite Peak
- Alpine Lakes Wilderness (Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest) U.S. Forest Service
- Copper Lake and Malachite Peak: Flickr photo
- Malachite Peak: Flickr photo