Cape Horn (Washington)
Cape Horn is a 7,316-foot (2,230-metre) mountain summit located in Chelan County of Washington state. Cape Horn is situated 12 mi (19 km) west-northwest of Leavenworth, within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, on land managed by the Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest. Cape Horn is part of the Chiwaukum Mountains, a subset of the Cascade Range. The nearest higher neighbor is Ladies Peak, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) to the northwest, and Grindstone Mountain is set 1.4 mi (2.3 km) to the south. Precipitation runoff from Cape Horn drains west to Icicle Creek, whereas the east slopes drain into Chiwaukum Creek, and both are tributaries of the Wenatchee River. Although modest in elevation, relief is significant since this peak rises over 4,300 feet above Icicle Creek Valley in approximately two miles. This mountain was named by Albert Hale Sylvester in 1909 for its sharp profile.
| Cape Horn | |
|---|---|
Northwest aspect from Ladies Pass | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft (2,230 m) |
| Prominence | 516 ft (157 m) |
| Parent peak | Ladies Peak (7,708 ft) |
| Isolation | 0.91 mi (1.46 km) |
| Coordinates | 47°39′26″N 120°55′04″W |
| Geography | |
Cape Horn Location in Washington Cape Horn Location in the United States | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Chelan |
| Protected area | Alpine Lakes Wilderness |
| Parent range | Chiwaukum Mountains Wenatchee Mountains Cascade Range |
| Topo map | USGS Chiwaukum Mountains |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Icicle Ridge Trail (#1570) + scrambling from Ladies Pass |