Emerald Peak (Washington)
Emerald Peak is an 8,422-foot-elevation (2,567-meter) mountain summit located in the Chelan Mountains, in Chelan County of Washington state.
| Emerald Peak | |
|---|---|
Emerald Peak, south aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,422 ft (2,567 m) |
| Prominence | 742 ft (226 m) |
| Parent peak | Cardinal Peak 8,595 ft |
| Isolation | 1.13 mi (1.82 km) |
| Coordinates | 48°06′55″N 120°37′44″W |
| Geography | |
Emerald Peak Location in Washington Emerald Peak Location in the United States | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Chelan |
| Protected area | Glacier Peak Wilderness |
| Parent range | Chelan Mountains North Cascades Cascade Range |
| Topo map | USGS Saska Peak |
| Geology | |
| Type of rock | hornblende quartz diorite, granodiorite |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1937, William A. Long |
| Easiest route | class 2-3 scrambling |
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