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Coordinates: 46°29′18″N 121°24′25″W / 46.48833°N 121.40694°W / 46.48833; -121.40694
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{{short description|Extinct volcano in Washington (state), United States}}

{{Infobox mountain
{{Infobox mountain
| name = Gilbert Peak
| name = Gilbert Peak
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| coordinates_ref = <ref name=gnis>{{cite gnis|id=1519957|name=Gilbert Peak|accessdate=2012-11-17}}</ref>
| coordinates_ref = <ref name=gnis>{{cite gnis|id=1519957|name=Gilbert Peak|accessdate=2012-11-17}}</ref>
| topo = [[United States Geological Survey|USGS]] Walupt Lake
| topo = [[United States Geological Survey|USGS]] Walupt Lake
| type = [[Stratovolcano]]
| first_ascent =
| first_ascent =
| easiest_route = Scramble
| easiest_route = Scramble
}}
}}
'''Gilbert Peak''' ({{convert|8184|ft}} is located in the [[Goat Rocks]] on the border of the [[Yakama Indian Reservation]] and [[Yakima County, Washington|Yakima County]], in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Washington (state)|Washington]]. Situated partly in the [[Goat Rocks Wilderness]], Gilbert Peak is the highest summit in the Goat Rocks, which are the eroded remnants of an extinct [[stratovolcano]].<ref name=topo>{{Cite map|publisher=TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps)|title=Walupt Lake, WA|url=http://www.topoquest.com/map.php?lat=46.48845&lon=-121.40703&datum=nad83&zoom=4|accessdate=2012-11-17}}</ref> [[Meade Glacier]] is located on the southeastern slopes of the peak, while [[Conrad Glacier]] is on the north slope.
'''Gilbert Peak''' ({{convert|8184|ft}} is located in the [[Goat Rocks]] on the border of the [[Yakama Indian Reservation]] and [[Yakima County, Washington|Yakima County]], in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Washington (state)|Washington]]. Situated partly in the [[Goat Rocks Wilderness]], Gilbert Peak is the highest summit in the Goat Rocks, which are the eroded remnants of an extinct [[stratovolcano]].<ref name=topo>{{Cite map|publisher=TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps)|title=Walupt Lake, WA|url=http://www.topoquest.com/map.php?lat=46.48845&lon=-121.40703&datum=nad83&zoom=4|accessdate=2012-11-17}}</ref> [[Meade Glacier]] is located on the southeastern slopes of the peak, while [[Conrad Glacier]] is on the north slope.

==Climate==
{{Weather box
|location = Gilbert Peak 46.4905 N, 121.4159 W, Elevation: {{cvt|7421|ft}} (1991–2020 normals)
|single line = y

|Jan high F = 28.4
|Feb high F = 28.7
|Mar high F = 30.8
|Apr high F = 36.0
|May high F = 44.2
|Jun high F = 49.8
|Jul high F = 59.9
|Aug high F = 60.5
|Sep high F = 54.1
|Oct high F = 42.2
|Nov high F = 31.9
|Dec high F = 27.0

|Jan mean F = 23.0
|Feb mean F = 22.1
|Mar mean F = 23.2
|Apr mean F = 27.1
|May mean F = 34.5
|Jun mean F = 39.8
|Jul mean F = 48.6
|Aug mean F = 49.3
|Sep mean F = 44.0
|Oct mean F = 34.4
|Nov mean F = 26.3
|Dec mean F = 21.9

|Jan low F = 17.7
|Feb low F = 15.6
|Mar low F = 15.6
|Apr low F = 18.2
|May low F = 24.8
|Jun low F = 29.8
|Jul low F = 37.2
|Aug low F = 38.0
|Sep low F = 33.9
|Oct low F = 26.6
|Nov low F = 20.7
|Dec low F = 16.8

|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation inch = 17.46
|Feb precipitation inch = 12.79
|Mar precipitation inch = 11.87
|Apr precipitation inch = 7.93
|May precipitation inch = 5.22
|Jun precipitation inch = 3.53
|Jul precipitation inch = 1.10
|Aug precipitation inch = 1.13
|Sep precipitation inch = 3.16
|Oct precipitation inch = 8.60
|Nov precipitation inch = 13.66
|Dec precipitation inch = 14.56

|source=PRISM Climate Group<ref>{{cite web
|url= http://prism.oregonstate.edu/explorer/
|title= PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University
|publisher= PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University
|access-date= October 6, 2023
|quote= To find the table data on the PRISM website, start by clicking ''Coordinates'' (under ''Location''); copy ''Latitude'' and ''Longitude figures'' from top of table; click ''Zoom to location''; click ''Precipitation, Minimum temp, Mean temp, Maximum temp''; click ''30-year normals, 1991-2020''; click ''800m''; click ''Retrieve Time Series'' button.}}</ref>
}}


==References==
==References==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="180">
File:Gilbert Peak and Ives.jpg|thumb|Gilbert Peak seen from Old Snowy
File:Gilbert Peak and Ives.jpg|Gilbert Peak seen from Old Snowy
</gallery>
</gallery>


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[[Category:Goat Rocks]]
[[Category:Goat Rocks]]
[[Category:Mountains of Yakima County, Washington]]
[[Category:Mountains of Yakima County, Washington]]
[[Category:Volcanoes of Washington (state)]]

[[Category:Stratovolcanoes of Washington]]
[[Category:Cascade Volcanoes]]


{{YakimaCountyWA-geo-stub}}
{{YakimaCountyWA-geo-stub}}

Revision as of 23:08, 19 February 2024

Gilbert Peak
Gilbert Peak in background at far left
Highest point
Elevation8,184 ft (2,494 m)[1]
Prominence3,664 ft (1,117 m)[1]
Coordinates46°29′18″N 121°24′25″W / 46.48833°N 121.40694°W / 46.48833; -121.40694[2]
Geography
Gilbert Peak is located in Washington (state)
Gilbert Peak
Gilbert Peak
Location in Washington
Gilbert Peak is located in the United States
Gilbert Peak
Gilbert Peak
Location in the United States
LocationGoat Rocks, Washington, U.S.
Parent rangeCascade Range
Topo mapUSGS Walupt Lake
Geology
Mountain typeStratovolcano
Climbing
Easiest routeScramble

Gilbert Peak (8,184 feet (2,494 m) is located in the Goat Rocks on the border of the Yakama Indian Reservation and Yakima County, in the U.S. state of Washington. Situated partly in the Goat Rocks Wilderness, Gilbert Peak is the highest summit in the Goat Rocks, which are the eroded remnants of an extinct stratovolcano.[3] Meade Glacier is located on the southeastern slopes of the peak, while Conrad Glacier is on the north slope.

Climate

Climate data for Gilbert Peak 46.4905 N, 121.4159 W, Elevation: 7,421 ft (2,262 m) (1991–2020 normals)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 28.4
(−2.0) 		28.7
(−1.8) 		30.8
(−0.7) 		36.0
(2.2) 		44.2
(6.8) 		49.8
(9.9) 		59.9
(15.5) 		60.5
(15.8) 		54.1
(12.3) 		42.2
(5.7) 		31.9
(−0.1) 		27.0
(−2.8) 		41.1
(5.1)
Daily mean °F (°C) 23.0
(−5.0) 		22.1
(−5.5) 		23.2
(−4.9) 		27.1
(−2.7) 		34.5
(1.4) 		39.8
(4.3) 		48.6
(9.2) 		49.3
(9.6) 		44.0
(6.7) 		34.4
(1.3) 		26.3
(−3.2) 		21.9
(−5.6) 		32.8
(0.5)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 17.7
(−7.9) 		15.6
(−9.1) 		15.6
(−9.1) 		18.2
(−7.7) 		24.8
(−4.0) 		29.8
(−1.2) 		37.2
(2.9) 		38.0
(3.3) 		33.9
(1.1) 		26.6
(−3.0) 		20.7
(−6.3) 		16.8
(−8.4) 		24.6
(−4.1)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 17.46
(443) 		12.79
(325) 		11.87
(301) 		7.93
(201) 		5.22
(133) 		3.53
(90) 		1.10
(28) 		1.13
(29) 		3.16
(80) 		8.60
(218) 		13.66
(347) 		14.56
(370) 		101.01
(2,565)
Source: PRISM Climate Group[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Gilbert Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
  2. ^ "Gilbert Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
  3. ^ Walupt Lake, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-11-17.
  4. ^ "PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University". PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University. Retrieved October 6, 2023. To find the table data on the PRISM website, start by clicking Coordinates (under Location); copy Latitude and Longitude figures from top of table; click Zoom to location; click Precipitation, Minimum temp, Mean temp, Maximum temp; click 30-year normals, 1991-2020; click 800m; click Retrieve Time Series button.
  • Gilbert Peak seen from Old Snowy
    Gilbert Peak seen from Old Snowy
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