Mount David (Washington)
| Mount David | |
|---|---|
 Mt. David centered, from the north | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,420 ft (2,260 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 2,420 ft (740 m)[1] |
| Parent peak | Kololo Peaks (8,200+ ft)[2] |
| Isolation | 5.69 mi (9.16 km)[2] |
| Coordinates | 47°57′47″N 120°59′22″W / 47.96306°N 120.98944°W[1] |
| Geography | |
  Mount David Location in Washington  Mount David Location in the United States | |
| Country | United States |
| State | |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hiking trail |
Mount David is a prominent 7,420-foot (2,260-metre) mountain summit located in
topographer, and forest supervisor in the Cascades who named thousands of natural features.[3]
This mountain can be climbed via the strenuous seven-mile Mount David Trail with over 5,000 feet of elevation gain.
Geology
The North Cascades feature 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 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.[5] 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.
Climate
Cascade Mountains. As fronts approach, they are forced upward by the peaks (orographic lift), causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snowfall onto the Cascades. As a result, the Cascades experience high precipitation, especially during the winter months in the form of snowfall. 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.[3]
The months July through September offer the most favorable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.
See also
- Geography of Washington (state)
- Geology of the Pacific Northwest
- List of mountain peaks of Washington (state)
References
- ^ a b c d e "Mount David, Washington". Peakbagger.com.
- ^ a b "David, Mount - 7,420' WA". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
- ^ a b c d Beckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008.
- ^ "Mount David". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
- ^ a b c d Kruckeberg, Arthur (1991). The Natural History of Puget Sound Country. University of Washington Press.
External links
- Weather forecast: Mount David
- Mount David Trail #1521: US Forest Service