Mount Wow, Mountain summit in Mount Rainier National Park, United States.
Description
Mount Wow is a mountain summit in Mount Rainier National Park in Pierce County, Washington, located within the Cascade Range. The peak features steep rocky slopes and distinct geological formations shaped by volcanic activity.
History
The summit received its official name in 1913 from the United States Board on Geographic Names, based on a Yakama word referring to mountain goats. The name reflects the historical presence of these animals on the slopes.
Culture
The summit draws visitors interested in the geology and rock formations of the Cascade Range. People come to experience the mountain landscape and study its natural features.
Practical
The summit is most accessible between July and September when weather conditions are most stable. Visitors should be prepared for rapidly changing conditions and steep terrain.
Did you know?
The mountain plays an important role in the park's water systems by directing precipitation into two separate streams. Water flows eastward into Tahoma Creek and westward into Goat Creek.
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