Dragontail Peak, Mountain summit in Cascade Range, Washington, United States
Dragontail Peak rises to 8,841 feet in elevation as the second highest summit within the Stuart Range of the Cascade Mountains, featuring granite formations.
The mountain earned its name in 1955 when climbers Lex Maxwell, Bob McCall, and Bill Prater noted the resemblance of its ridge needles to a dragon's tail.
The mountain stands within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, forming part of the Enchantments region, a destination for mountaineers seeking technical climbing challenges.
Access to Dragontail Peak requires permits for overnight stays, with approaches available through Colchuck Lake trailhead or Snow Creek trail, gaining 5,441 feet in elevation.
The northwest face presents one of the largest climbing walls in the Cascades, requiring over 20 pitches of sustained climbing across solid granite rock.
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 47.47903,-120.83293
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:08
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