The Triad (mountain)
The Triad | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 7,520+ ft (2,290+ m)[1] |
Prominence | 760 ft (230 m)[1] |
Parent peak | Eldorado Peak (8,868 ft)[1] |
Isolation | 1.84 mi (2.96 km)[2] |
Coordinates | 48°31′11″N 121°09′47″W / 48.519665°N 121.163°W[1] |
Geography | |
Country | United States |
State | class 4 |
The Triad is a mountain with three peaks located in the
Climate
The Triad is located in the
Geology
The North Cascades features some of the most rugged topography in the
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 the landscape leaving deposits of rock debris.[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.
Access
The trailhead for Hidden Lake Trail #745 to access The Triad is located at the end of five mile long Forest Service Road #1540, which junctions 9.5 miles up the Cascade River Road from Marblemount. The steep trail starts in forest then transitions to wonderful wildflower filled meadows before climbing high into heather and rock gardens.[6] From this transition zone the route leaves the trail to bear east and up to the top of the ridge where a boot path reappears.
See also
Gallery
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The Triad from Sahale Mountain
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The Triad from Sahale Mountain
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West aspect
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The Triad from WSW
References
- ^ a b c d e f "The Triad, Washington". Peakbagger.com.
- ^ "Triad, The - 7,540' WA". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ a b c d e Beckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008.
- ^ "The Triad". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
- ^ a b c d Kruckeberg, Arthur (1991). The Natural History of Puget Sound Country. University of Washington Press.
- U.S. Forest Service. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
External links
- The Triad weather: Mountain Forecast