Skagit Range facts for kids
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American Border Peak from Gold Run Pass
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| Dimensions | |
| Area | 1,718 km2 (663 sq mi) |
| Geography | |
| Countries | Canada and United States |
| Range coordinates | 49°10′N 121°30′W / 49.167°N 121.500°W |
| Parent range | Canadian Cascades |
The Skagit Range (pronounced SKAJ-it) is a group of mountains. It is part of the larger Cascade Range. These mountains are found in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. They also stretch into northwestern Washington, United States. In Canada, this part of the Cascades is sometimes called the Canadian Cascades.
The Skagit Range is located west of the Skagit River. It is also east and north of the Chilliwack River. This area is near the Fraser Valley in British Columbia. The Canadian Cascades have three main parts: the Skagit, Hozameen, and Okanagan ranges. The Skagit Range is known for being the most mountainous of these three. It reaches north all the way to the Fraser River. Some parts of the range have different local names.
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Where is the Skagit Range Located?
Experts sometimes have different ideas about the exact borders of mountain ranges. This is especially true for the northern Cascades. However, early mapmakers generally agreed on where the Skagit Range was. They saw it as the mountainous area from the Skagit River northwest to the Fraser River.
More recent Canadian maps show the Skagit Range differently. They define its western border as the Sumallo River-Nicolum valley. It then extends north along the east side of the Coquihalla River.
The BC Geographical Names Information System (BCGNIS) describes the Skagit Range simply. It says the range is "west of the Skagit River" and "extends into the U.S.A." The United States Geological Survey (USGS) also defines the range. It uses a specific point near Granite Mountain in Washington.
Some definitions of the Skagit Range are very broad. For example, Peakbagger.com describes it as a large area. This area includes the Fraser River to the north and the Skagit River to the south and east. It also includes the Strait of Georgia to the west. This definition even includes some areas that are not mountainous.
Important Mountain Groups
The Skagit Range includes several smaller mountain groups. One of these is the Cheam Range. It is also known as the Four Brothers. Another well-known part is the Picket Range.
Famous Peaks and Summits
The Skagit Range is home to many notable mountain peaks. Some of the most famous summits include:
- Hope Mountain
- Mount Barr
- Cheam Peak
- Slesse Mountain
- Mount Rexford
- Mount Larrabee
- The American and Canadian Border Peaks
See also
In Spanish: Cordillera Skagit para niños
