Cutthroat Peak, Mountain summit in Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest, Washington, United States
Cutthroat Peak is an 8,066-foot granitic mountain on the Chelan and Skagit county line in Washington, within Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest. It rises over 3,000 feet above State Creek in one mile, and its South Buttress is a class 5.8 climbing route. Molar Tooth, a granite pillar, stands half a mile north on the ridge toward Cutthroat Pass.
The name Cutthroat Peak was officially adopted by the United States Board on Geographic Names in 1988. The peak lies on the Chelan–Skagit county boundary in Washington, about two miles west of Washington Pass and one mile east of Rainy Pass. Cutthroat Lake, Cutthroat Creek and Cutthroat Pass on its north and east flanks share the name.
The name Cutthroat was officially adopted by the United States Board on Geographic Names in 1988. Cutthroat Lake, Cutthroat Creek and Cutthroat Pass lie on the mountain's north and east sides, and the granite pillar Molar Tooth stands half a mile north on the ridge toward Cutthroat Pass.
Access is available through multiple routes suited to different climbing levels. Be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions and always check rock conditions before starting your climb.
The granite pillar Molar Tooth stands half a mile north of the summit on the ridge running toward Cutthroat Pass. The peak's name was officially adopted by the United States Board on Geographic Names in 1988, and Cutthroat Lake, Creek and Pass lie on its north and east sides.
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