Cannon Mountain (Washington)

Cannon Mountain
Cannon Mountain seen from northeast
Highest point
Elevation8,652 ft (2,637 m)[1]
Prominence838 ft (255 m)[1]
Parent peakDragontail Peak[2]
Isolation2.15 mi (3.46 km)[2]
Coordinates47°30′10″N 120°48′09″W / 47.502801°N 120.802476°W / 47.502801; -120.802476[1]
Geography
Cannon Mountain is located in Washington (state)
Cannon Mountain
Cannon Mountain
Location in Washington
Cannon Mountain is located in the United States
Cannon Mountain
Cannon Mountain
Cannon Mountain (the United States)
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyChelan
Protected areaAlpine Lakes Wilderness
Parent rangeCascade Range
Wenatchee Mountains
Stuart Range[1]
Topo mapUSGS Cashmere Mountain
Geology
Rock typeGranite
Climbing
First ascent1921[3]
Easiest routeHiking YDS 2[4]

Cannon Mountain is an 8,652-foot (2,637 meter) mountain summit located in Chelan County of Washington state. Cannon Mountain is part of The Enchantments, within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Cannon Mountain belongs to the Stuart Range which is subset of the Cascade Range. Cannon Mountain is situated one mile north of Enchantment Peak. The nearest higher peak is Dragontail Peak, 2.15 mi (3.46 km) to the southwest.[1] Precipitation runoff from the slopes drains into Icicle Creek, which is a tributary of the Wenatchee River.

  1. ^ a b c d e "Cannon Mountain, Washington". Peakbagger.com.
  2. ^ a b "Cannon Mountain - 8,657' WA". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  3. ^ "WA 100 Highest FA Chronology". www.rhinoclimbs.com.
  4. ^ Beckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide Volume 1, Climbing and High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 1973, pg 258.