Mount Stone facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Stone |
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Mount Stone
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,612 ft (2,015 m) |
| Prominence | 2,132 ft (650 m) |
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 Mount Stone
Location in Washington (state)
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| Location | Olympic National Park Mason County, Washington, U.S. |
| Parent range | Olympic |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Skokomish |
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| Easiest route | Scrambling |
Mount Stone is a tall mountain in the Olympic Mountains of Washington, U.S. It stands at about 6,612-foot (2,015 m) high. This makes it the highest point in Mason County, Washington. It also rises more than 2,000 feet (610 m) above the land around it. This is called its prominence.
You can get to Mount Stone by using the North Hamma Hamma Road. Climbing the mountain involves a "class 3 rock scramble." This means you might need to use your hands to climb over rocks. The trip is about 11 miles long and you gain 5000 feet in height. You can do this climb in one day or camp overnight at the Lake of the Angels. From the top, on a clear day, you can see many other big mountains. These include The Brothers, Mount Washington, Mount Anderson, Mount Deception, Mount Constance, and Mount Olympus.
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Understanding Mount Stone's Climate
How Weather Affects Mount Stone
Mount Stone is in a marine west coast climate zone. This means it gets a lot of rain and snow. Most weather comes from the Pacific Ocean. It moves northeast towards the Olympic Mountains. When the air hits the mountains, it is forced to go up. As it rises, it cools down and drops its moisture. This causes a lot of rain or snow to fall on the mountains. This effect is called Orographic lift.
Seasons on Mount Stone
The Olympic Mountains get a lot of precipitation. This is especially true in the winter. During winter, it is usually cloudy. But in summer, high pressure systems over the Pacific Ocean often bring clear skies. Because of the ocean's influence, the snow on Mount Stone is often wet and heavy. This can create a danger of avalanches. Water from the mountain flows into the Duckabush, Hamma Hamma, and Skokomish rivers.
Images for kids
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Mount Stone from Mount Ellinor
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Mount Stone seen from Mount Skokomish
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Mount Stone from Mt. Lena
