Wenatchee Mountains
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The Wenatchee Mountains are a range of mountains in central Washington, USA that is a spur of the Cascade Range. The range forms part of the boundary between Chelan, Kittitas, and King Counties. The range runs from Blewett Pass at , to Stevens Pass at . The Stuart Range lies generally to the north of the Wenatchee Mountains, while the Teanaway River area lies to the southwest.
The Wenatchee Mountains are in the rain shadow of the main Cascade Range and hence have fewer trees. This comparative lack of trees offers good wildflower displays and wide views of the Stuart Range and the Cascades.
Partial list of peaks:
- Cashmere Mountain - 8,501' (2591m)
- Eightmile Mountain - 7,996' (2437m)
- The Cradle - 7,467' (2276m)
- Granite Mountain - 7,144' (2177m)
- Mac Peak - 6,859' (2091m)
- Thunder Mountain Lakes Peak - 6,711' (2046m)
- Trico Mountain - 6,640' (2024m)
- Thunder Mountain - 6,556' (1998m)
- Slippery Slab Tower - 6,356' (1937m)
The Wenatchee Mountains are home to the Wenatchee Mountains Checker-mallow, the rarest plant in Washington, now on the Endangered species list. This rare flower occurs only along Peshastin Creek, south of Leavenworth, Washington.
