Whiskey Dick Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Whiskey Dick Mountain |
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Wind turbines on Whiskey Dick Mountain
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,873 ft (1,180 m) NGVD 29 |
| Prominence | 423 ft (129 m) |
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 Whiskey Dick Mountain
Location in Washington (state)
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| Parent range | Wenatchee Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Whiskey Dick Mountain |
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| Easiest route | Hike |
Whiskey Dick Mountain is located 15 miles (24 km) east of Ellensburg, in Washington state. Within the 28,549-acre (115.53 km2) Whiskey Dick Unit of the L.T. Murray Wildlife Area, it is the highest point on Windy Ridge. The site of the Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility is on its southwest flank. The farm, with 149 wind turbines, is owned by Puget Sound Energy.
Access to land owned or leased by the power company is open to the public for recreational use by permit only. The area provides opportunities for hiking and hunting.
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