- Wenatchee Mountains
The Wenatchee Mountains are a range of mountains in central
Washington State,United States of America , that is a spur of theCascade Range . The range forms part of the boundary between Chelan, Kittitas, and King Counties. The range runs fromBlewett Pass at coord|47|20|N|120|25|W|, toStevens Pass at coord|47|45|N|121|5|W|. TheStuart Range lies generally to the north of the Wenatchee Mountains, while theTeanaway River area lies to the southwest.The Wenatchee Mountains are in the rain shadow of the main Cascade Range and hence have fewer trees. This comparative lack of trees offers good wildflower displays and wide views of the Stuart Range and the Cascades.
Partial list of peaks:
*Cashmere Mountain - 8,501' (2591m)
*Eightmile Mountain - 7,996' (2437m)
*The Cradle - 7,467' (2276m)
* Granite Mountain - 7,144' (2177m)
*Mac Peak - 6,859' (2091m)
*Thunder Mountain Lakes Peak - 6,711' (2046m)
*Trico Mountain - 6,640' (2024m)
* Thunder Mountain - 6,556' (1998m)
*Slippery Slab Tower - 6,356' (1937m)The Wenatchee Mountains are home to the
Wenatchee Mountains Checker-mallow , the rarest plant inWashington , now on theEndangered species list. This rare flower occurs only alongPeshastin Creek , south ofLeavenworth, Washington .
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