Argonaut Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Argonaut Peak |
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Argonaut Peak from the southwest
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,457 ft (2,578 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 733 ft (223 m) |
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 Argonaut Peak
Location in Washington (state)
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| Location | Chelan County, Washington, United States |
| Parent range | Cascade Range |
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| Mountain type | granite |
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| First ascent | Lex Maxwell, Bob McCall, and Bill Prater in 1955 |
Argonaut Peak is a very tall mountain located in the Cascade Range in the state of Washington, United States. It's part of the Stuart Range, which is a section of the Wenatchee Mountains. This area is also known as The Enchantments, famous for its beautiful, rugged landscapes.
Argonaut Peak stands at about 8,453 feet (2,576 m) high, making it one of the tallest peaks in Washington. It has two main tops, a southeast one and a west one, which are almost the same height. The west top is considered the true summit. There's also a cool, pointed rock formation on its southeast side called a spire.
The mountain's southern side gently slopes down towards the Ingalls Creek valley. On its north and northeast sides, Argonaut Peak rises sharply above a part of Mountaineer Creek, which eventually flows into Icicle Creek. Argonaut Peak is located about 1.7 miles (2.7 km) west of Isolation Lake and 1.8 miles (2.9 km) east of Mount Stuart, another well-known peak.
What is Argonaut Peak Made Of?
Argonaut Peak is mostly made of a strong, clean rock called granite. This granite is part of a very large underground rock formation known as the Mount Stuart batholith. A batholith is like a huge blob of igneous rock that formed deep inside the Earth and then slowly pushed its way up.
Mountain History
The first time people successfully climbed to the very top of Argonaut Peak was in September 1955. The climbers who made this first ascent were Lex Maxwell, Bob McCall, and Bill Prater. They reached the summit by following a route on the mountain's south side.
Images for kids
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Mt. Stuart and Sherpa Peak (left), Argonaut Peak on the right
