Deadwood Peak facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Deadwood Peak
Deadwood Peak seen from northwest at Sunrise Point
Highest point
Elevation	6,280 ft (1,910 m)
Prominence	600 ft (180 m)
Geography
Deadwood Peak Location in Washington (state) Show map of Washington (state) Deadwood Peak Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Location	Mount Rainier National Park, Pierce County, Washington, U.S.
Parent range	Cascades
Topo map	USGS White River Park
Climbing
Easiest route	Scrambling class 3

Deadwood Peak is a mountain that stands about 6,280 feet (1,914 meters) tall. It is located on the eastern edge of Mount Rainier National Park. This peak also sits on the border between Pierce County and Yakima County in Washington state.

Deadwood Peak is part of the Cascade Range, a large mountain chain. It is just north of Yakima Peak and Chinook Pass. The famous Pacific Crest Trail runs along its eastern side. The closest taller mountain is Naches Peak, which is about 0.59 miles (0.95 km) to the southeast.

The mountain got its name from Deadwood Lakes and Deadwood Creek, which are to its northwest. These places were named because there were many fallen trees in the area. If you start from Chinook Pass, you can climb a short distance up the south side to reach the top. From the summit, you get amazing, clear views of Mount Rainier.

Weather and Climate at Deadwood Peak

Deadwood Peak is in a place with a "marine west coast" climate. This means it's near the ocean, which affects its weather. Most weather systems start over the Pacific Ocean. They then travel northeast towards the Cascade Mountains.

As these weather systems reach the mountains, they are forced to rise. This process is called Orographic lift. When the air rises, it cools down and drops its moisture. This causes a lot of rain or snow to fall on the Cascades. The western side of the Cascades gets a lot of precipitation, especially snow in the winter.

During winter, the weather is often cloudy. However, in the summer, high-pressure systems over the Pacific Ocean become stronger. This often leads to clear skies with little or no clouds. Because of the ocean's influence, the snow tends to be wet and heavy. This can sometimes lead to a higher risk of avalanches.

The water from rain and melting snow on Deadwood Peak flows in two directions. Some water drains west into streams that feed the White River. Other water flows east into the Yakima River.

Images for kids

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  Deadwood Peak seen from PCT

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  Deadwood Peak seen from Chinook Pass

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  Deadwood Peak seen from Deadwood Lakes

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  Deadwood Peak seen from north

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  Deadwood Lake seen with Deadwood Peak

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  Deadwood Peak from Chinook Pass

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  Deadwood Peak with autumn snow