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| isolation_mi = 1.71
| isolation_mi = 1.71
| isolation_ref = <ref name="listsofjohn">{{cite web|url=https://listsofjohn.com/peak//49785|title=Cathedral Rock - 6,724' WA|website=listsofjohn.com|accessdate=2020-06-23}}</ref>
| isolation_ref = <ref name="listsofjohn">{{cite web|url=https://listsofjohn.com/peak//49785|title=Cathedral Rock - 6,724' WA|website=listsofjohn.com|accessdate=2020-06-23}}</ref>
| country = United States
| location = [[Alpine Lakes Wilderness]]<br />[[Kittitas County, Washington|Kittitas County]],<br />[[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington state, U.S.]]
| state = [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]]
| region = [[Kittitas County, Washington|Kittitas]]
| region_type = County
| part_type = Protected&nbsp;area | part = [[Alpine Lakes Wilderness]]
| range = [[Cascade Range]]
| range = [[Cascade Range]]
| map = Washington#USA
| map = Washington#USA
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| first_ascent = Between 1882-1896 by James Grieve<ref name="Beckey, Fred W 2008"/>
| first_ascent = Between 1882-1896 by James Grieve<ref name="Beckey, Fred W 2008"/>
| rock = [[Andesite]]
| rock = [[Andesite]]
| age = [[Oligocene]]
| type = [[Stratovolcanic remnant, volcanic plug]]
| type =
| last_eruption =
| topo = [[United States Geological Survey|USGS]] ''Mount Daniel''
| topo = [[United States Geological Survey|USGS]] ''Mount Daniel''
| easiest_route = {{YDS|3-4}} [[scrambling]]<ref name="listsofjohn"/>
| easiest_route = {{YDS|3-4}} [[scrambling]]<ref name="listsofjohn"/>
}}
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'''Cathedral Rock''' is a {{convert|6724|ft|-1|abbr=on}} mountain located in the [[Cascade Range]], in [[Kittitas County, Washington|Kittitas County]] of [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]] state.<ref name="gnis">{{cite gnis|id=1517499|name=Cathedral Rock|accessdate=2019-12-07}}</ref> It is situated within the [[Alpine Lakes Wilderness]], on land managed by [[Wenatchee National Forest]]. Its nearest higher peak is The Citadel, {{convert|1.7|mi|km|abbr=on}} to the southwest, and the dominant mountain in the area, [[Mount Daniel]], rises {{convert|2.2|mi|km|abbr=on}} to the west-northwest.<ref name="pb"/> Precipitation [[Surface runoff|runoff]] from the peak drains into tributaries of the [[Yakima River]].
'''Cathedral Rock''' {{Convert|6724|ft|m|lk=off|abbr=off|adj=on}} mountain located in the [[Cascade Range]], in [[Kittitas County, Washington|Kittitas County]] of [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]] state.<ref name="gnis">{{cite gnis|id=1517499|name=Cathedral Rock|accessdate=2019-12-07}}</ref> It is situated within the [[Alpine Lakes Wilderness]], on land managed by [[Wenatchee National Forest]]. Its nearest higher peak is The Citadel, {{convert|1.7|mi|km|abbr=on}} to the southwest, and the dominant mountain in the area, [[Mount Daniel]], rises {{convert|2.2|mi|km|abbr=on}} to the west-northwest.<ref name="pb"/> Precipitation [[Surface runoff|runoff]] from the peak drains into tributaries of the [[Yakima River]].


==Climate==
==Climate==


Cathedral Rock is located in the [[marine west coast]] climate zone of western [[North America]].<ref name="Beckey, Fred W 2008">Beckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008.</ref> Most [[weather front]]s originate in the [[Pacific Ocean]], and travel northeast toward the [[Cascade Mountains]]. As fronts approach, they are forced upward by the peaks of the Cascade Range, causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or [[snowfall]] onto the Cascades ([[Orographic lift]]). As a result, the west side of the Cascades experiences 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.<ref name="Beckey, Fred W 2008"/>
Cathedral Rock is located in the [[marine west coast]] climate zone of western North America.<ref name="Beckey, Fred W 2008">Beckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008.</ref> [[Weather front]]s originating in the Pacific Ocean travel northeast toward the [[Cascade Mountains]]. As fronts approach, they are forced upward by the peaks of the Cascade Range, causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snow onto the Cascades ([[Orographic lift]]). As a result, the west side of the Cascades experiences 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.<ref name="Beckey, Fred W 2008"/>


==Geology==
==Geology==


Cathedral Rock is an intrusive [[andesite]] volcanic complex, once being a stratovolcano with Mount Hinman, Mount Daniel, and The Citadel.<ref name="Beckey, Fred W 2008"/> The Alpine Lakes Wilderness features some of the most rugged topography in the [[Cascade Range]] with craggy peaks and ridges, deep [[glacial valley]]s, and [[granite]] walls spotted with over 700 mountain lakes.<ref name=smoot>{{cite book|last=Smoot|first=Jeff|title=Backpacking Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness|year=2004|publisher=The Globe Pequot Press|location=Helena, Montana}}</ref> Geological events occurring many years ago created the diverse topography and drastic elevation changes over the Cascade Range leading to the various climate differences. These climate differences lead to vegetation variety defining the [[ecoregion]]s in this area.
Cathedral Rock is an intrusive [[andesite]] volcanic complex.<ref name="Beckey, Fred W 2008"/> The Alpine Lakes Wilderness features some of the most rugged topography in the [[Cascade Range]] with craggy peaks and ridges, deep [[glacial valley]]s, and [[granite]] walls spotted with over 700 mountain lakes.<ref name=smoot>{{cite book|last=Smoot|first=Jeff|title=Backpacking Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness|year=2004|publisher=The Globe Pequot Press|location=Helena, Montana}}</ref> Geological events occurring many years ago created the diverse topography and drastic elevation changes over the Cascade Range leading to the various climate differences. These climate differences lead to vegetation variety defining the [[ecoregion]]s in this area.


The history of the formation of the Cascade Mountains dates back millions of years ago to the late [[Eocene]] Epoch.<ref name=Kruckeberg>{{cite book|last=Kruckeberg|first=Arthur|title=The Natural History of Puget Sound Country|publisher=University of Washington Press|year=1991}}</ref> With the [[North American Plate]] overriding the [[Pacific Plate]], episodes of [[volcano|volcanic igneous activity]] persisted.<ref name=Kruckeberg/> In addition, small fragments of the [[oceanic lithosphere|oceanic]] and [[continental lithosphere]] called [[terrane]]s created the [[North Cascades]] about 50 million years ago.<ref name=Kruckeberg/>
The history of the formation of the Cascade Mountains dates back millions of years ago to the late [[Eocene]] Epoch.<ref name=Kruckeberg>{{cite book|last=Kruckeberg|first=Arthur|title=The Natural History of Puget Sound Country|publisher=University of Washington Press|year=1991}}</ref> With the [[North American Plate]] overriding the [[Pacific Plate]], episodes of [[volcano|volcanic igneous activity]] persisted.<ref name=Kruckeberg/> In addition, small fragments of the [[oceanic lithosphere|oceanic]] and [[continental lithosphere]] called [[terrane]]s created the [[North Cascades]] about 50 million years ago.<ref name=Kruckeberg/>


During the [[Pleistocene]] period dating back over two million years ago, glaciation advancing and retreating repeatedly scoured the landscape leaving deposits of rock debris.<ref name=Kruckeberg/> 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.<ref name=Kruckeberg/> The "U"-shaped cross section of the river valleys are a result of that recent glaciation. [[orogeny|Uplift]] and [[fault (geology)|fault]]ing in combination with glaciation have been the dominant processes which have created the tall peaks and deep valleys of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area.
During the [[Pleistocene]] period dating back over two million years ago, glaciation advancing and retreating repeatedly scoured the landscape leaving deposits of rock debris.<ref name=Kruckeberg/> 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.<ref name=Kruckeberg/> The U-shaped cross section of the river valleys is a result of that recent glaciation. [[orogeny|Uplift]] and [[fault (geology)|fault]]ing in combination with glaciation have been the dominant processes which have created the tall peaks and deep valleys of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area.


==Climbing Routes==
==Climbing Routes==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/okawen/recarea/?recid=79432 Alpine Lakes Wilderness] U.S. Forest Service
* [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/okawen/recarea/?recid=79432 Alpine Lakes Wilderness] U.S. Forest Service
* Weather forecast: [https://www.yr.no/place/United_States/Washington/Cathedral_Rock/ Cathedral Rock]
* Weather forecast: [https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/2-5789435/United%20States/Washington/Kittitas/Cathedral%20Rock Cathedral Rock]


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[[Category:North American 2000 m summits]]
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Revision as of 00:49, 7 December 2024

Cathedral Rock
Cathedral Rock
Highest point
Elevation6,724 ft (2,049 m)[1][2]
Prominence1,084 ft (330 m)[1]
Isolation1.71 mi (2.75 km)[3]
Coordinates47°33′19″N 121°08′08″W / 47.555172°N 121.13542°W / 47.555172; -121.13542[1]
Geography
Cathedral Rock is located in Washington (state)
Cathedral Rock
Cathedral Rock
Location in Washington
Cathedral Rock is located in the United States
Cathedral Rock
Cathedral Rock
Cathedral Rock (the United States)
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyKittitas
Protected areaAlpine Lakes Wilderness
Parent rangeCascade Range
Topo mapUSGS Mount Daniel
Geology
Rock ageOligocene
Rock typeAndesite
Climbing
First ascentBetween 1882-1896 by James Grieve[2]
Easiest routeclass 3-4 scrambling[3]

Cathedral Rock 6,724-foot (2,049-metre) mountain located in the Cascade Range, in Kittitas County of Washington state.[4] It is situated within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, on land managed by Wenatchee National Forest. Its nearest higher peak is The Citadel, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) to the southwest, and the dominant mountain in the area, Mount Daniel, rises 2.2 mi (3.5 km) to the west-northwest.[1] Precipitation runoff from the peak drains into tributaries of the Yakima River.

Climate

Cathedral Rock is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America.[2] Weather fronts originating in the Pacific Ocean travel northeast toward the Cascade Mountains. As fronts approach, they are forced upward by the peaks of the Cascade Range, causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snow onto the Cascades (Orographic lift). As a result, the west side of the Cascades experiences 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.[2]

Geology

Cathedral Rock is an intrusive andesite volcanic complex.[2] The Alpine Lakes Wilderness features some of the most rugged topography in the Cascade Range with craggy peaks and ridges, deep glacial valleys, and granite walls spotted with over 700 mountain lakes.[5] Geological events occurring many years ago created the diverse topography and drastic elevation changes over the Cascade Range leading to the various climate differences. These climate differences lead to vegetation variety defining the ecoregions in this area.

The history of the formation of the Cascade Mountains dates back millions of years ago to the late Eocene Epoch.[6] With the North American Plate overriding the Pacific Plate, episodes of volcanic igneous activity persisted.[6] In addition, small fragments of the oceanic and continental lithosphere called terranes created the North Cascades about 50 million years ago.[6]

During the Pleistocene period dating back over two million years ago, glaciation advancing and retreating repeatedly scoured the landscape leaving deposits of rock debris.[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.

Climbing Routes

Established climbing routes on Cathedral Rock:[2]

  • Peggys Pond and Cathedral Rock from Mt. Daniel
    Peggys Pond and Cathedral Rock from Mt. Daniel
  • Cathedral Rock
    Cathedral Rock
  • North aspect
    North aspect

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Cathedral Rock, Washington". Peakbagger.com.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Beckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008.
  3. ^ a b "Cathedral Rock - 6,724' WA". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  4. ^ "Cathedral Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2019-12-07.
  5. ^ Smoot, Jeff (2004). Backpacking Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Helena, Montana: The Globe Pequot Press.
  6. ^ a b c d e Kruckeberg, Arthur (1991). The Natural History of Puget Sound Country. University of Washington Press.
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