Chutla Peak is a summit in Lewis County of Washington state. It is set on the crest of the Tatoosh Range which is a sub-range of the Cascade Range.[2] The peak is located south of Mount Rainier within Mount Rainier National Park. The mountain's name "Chutla" derives from Chinook Jargon which means "rock".[1] Precipitation runoff from the peak drains to the Nisqually River.

Chutla Peak
Highest point
Elevation6,007 ft (1,831 m)[1]
Prominence600 ft (183 m)[2]
Parent peakWahpenayo Peak[3]
Isolation0.56 mi (0.90 km)[3]
Coordinates46°45′10″N 121°46′30″W / 46.752797°N 121.775063°W / 46.752797; -121.775063
Geography
Chutla Peak is located in Washington (state)
Chutla Peak
Chutla Peak
Location in Washington
Chutla Peak is located in the United States
Chutla Peak
Chutla Peak
Chutla Peak (the United States)
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyLewis
Protected areaMount Rainier National Park
Parent rangeCascades
Topo mapUSGS Mount Rainier West
Climbing
Easiest routeScrambling class 3
Chutla Peak and Eagle Peak seen from a meadow above Paradise

Climate

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Chutla Peak is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America.[4] Most weather fronts originating in the Pacific Ocean travel northeast toward the Cascade Mountains. As fronts approach, they are forced upward by the peaks of the Cascade Range (orographic lift), causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snow onto the Cascades. As a result, the west side of the Cascades experiences high precipitation, especially during the winter months in the form of snowfall.[4] Because of maritime influence, snow tends to be wet and heavy, resulting in avalanche danger.[4] During winter months, weather is usually cloudy, but due to high pressure systems over the Pacific Ocean that intensify during summer months, there is often little or no cloud cover during the summer.[4] Due to its temperate climate and proximity to the Pacific Ocean, areas west of the Cascade Crest very rarely experience temperatures below 0 °F (−18 °C) or above 80 °F (27 °C).[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "GNIS Detail - Chutla Peak". geonames.usgs.gov.
  2. ^ a b "Chutla Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com.
  3. ^ a b "Chutla Peak - 6,020' WA". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  4. ^ a b c d e Beckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008.
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