Dragontail Peak, Mountain summit in Cascade Range, Washington, United States
Dragontail Peak is a summit in the Stuart Range, a subrange of the North Cascades in Washington state. It rises steeply above a series of alpine lakes, with granite walls visible from the surrounding high country.
The peak got its name in 1955 from climbers who compared the jagged ridgeline to a dragon's tail. The name stuck and has been used on maps and in climbing guides ever since.
Dragontail Peak sits within the Enchantments, a region that draws serious climbers from across the country who come for its granite walls and long routes. The mountain is rarely visited by casual hikers, giving it a reputation as a place for those with real technical experience.
Reaching Dragontail Peak involves a long approach through alpine terrain with rocky and sometimes unmarked sections. Weather at this elevation can shift quickly, so solid preparation and proper gear are essential before starting out.
The northwest face of Dragontail Peak holds some of the longest multi-pitch routes on granite in the entire Cascades range. Despite this, it sees far fewer climbers than other walls in the region, which means the routes are rarely crowded.
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