Mount Adams
Mount Adams rises to 3,743 m in Washington. The Pinnacle stands 3,683 m to the west-northwest, 0.5 miles off. The nearest named place is Roosevelt Cliff, a cliff 0.4 miles away. JCT SR 14 VIC BINGEN TO SKAMANIA COUNTY LINE passes 14 miles off.
The story
Mount Adams is a stratovolcano located in the Cascade Range of Washington, United States. Standing at 12,276 ft (3,742 m) feet, it is the second-highest mountain in Washington and a prominent feature within the Cascade Volcanic Arc, which formed as a result of the subduction of the Juan de Fuca Plate beneath the North American Plate. Adams is near two more-frequently erupting neighbors, Mount St Helens and Mount Rainier. It has twelve named glaciers descending its slopes. Geologically, Mount Adams first formed in the Pleistocene. Its construction involved multiple eruptive phases, the first around 500,000 years ago, followed by the development of the modern cone around 10,000 years ago. The last known lava flow was approximately 1,000 years ago. The volcano has the potential for future hazards, including lahars, pyroclastic flows, and ashfall. Its deeply eroded flanks drain into major regional rivers like the Cispus, Klickitat and Lewis Rivers. The mountain is home to diverse ecological zones, ranging from dense lower-elevation forests dominated by Douglas fir and western hemlock on its western slopes to drier ponderosa pine forests on its eastern slopes. These ecosystems support a rich array of flora and fauna, including large mammals like Roosevelt elk and black-tailed deer, as well as a variety of bird species and abundant wildflowers in the summer months. The Yakama Nation, who reside on the eastern slopes, incorporated the mountain into their legends before the Europeans arrived. European-American explorers first documented the peak in the early to mid-19th century. The mountain was officially named after President John Adams in 1853, although the assignment of the name to the peak was due to mapmaker confusion. The first recorded ascent was made in 1854. Today, a significant portion of Adams is designated as the Mount Adams Wilderness. Mount Adams is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of activities. Mountaineering is prominent, with the non-technical South Spur being the easiest climbing route to the summit. Hiking, backpacking, and camping are popular throughout the warmer months. The Pacific Crest Trail traverses the western flank of the mountain. In winter, visitors enjoy cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
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Wikidata Q267646, referenced by the OpenStreetMap record.
What the record says
- Elevation
- 3743.4 m
How to reach it
- 14.1 mi off the JCT SR 14 VIC BINGEN TO SKAMANIA COUNTY LINE
- 26.5 mi off the JCT KOSMOS RD VIC MORTON TO JCT SR 410 VIC NACHES
- 26.5 mi off the JCT SR 5 VIC MORTON TO JCT SR 410 VIC NACHES
- 26.5 mi off the White Pass Scenic Byway, National
Named places within 25 miles
- The Castle: 0.4 mi
- The Pinnacle: 0.5 mi
- Pikers Peak: 0.5 mi
- Battlement Ridge: 1.1 mi
- The Spearhead: 1.7 mi
- Crooked Creek Falls: 4.2 mi
- Twin Falls: 8.5 mi
- Little Goose Creek Falls: 13.0 mi
- Langfield Falls: 13.1 mi
- Upper Little Goose Creek Falls: 13.1 mi
- Island Spring: 5.0 mi
- Rock Spring: 6.1 mi
- McCumber Spring: 12.6 mi
- Cold Spring: 12.7 mi
- Bear Spring: 13.6 mi
- Roosevelt Cliff: 0.4 mi
- Suksdorf Ridge: 2.3 mi
- Windy Point: 11.0 mi
- Miller Point: 11.4 mi
- Esel Point: 13.4 mi
- Basket Tree Interpretive Site: 13.1 mi
- Berry Fields Interpretive Site: 15.4 mi
- Little Huckleberry Trail No 47 Trailhead: 22.9 mi
- Elk Pass / Boundary Trailhead: 23.6 mi
- Trout Lake Big Tree Interpretive Site: 10.1 mi
- Youngs Wetland (CLT): 19.7 mi
- Ice Cave Picnic Area: 18.0 mi
- Lower Falls Day Use Area: 19.0 mi
- Guler Mount Adams County Park: 14.4 mi
- Natural Bridges: 18.6 mi
- Gilmer: 22.9 mi
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 16.3 miles of Mount Adams. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle | WNW 287° | 3,683 m | 0.5 mi |
| Pikers Peak | SSE 159° | 3,553 m | 0.5 mi |
| The Castle | E 95° | 3,487 m | 0.4 mi |
| Suksdorf Ridge | SSE 161° | 2,865.7 m | 1.8 mi |
| The Spearhead | E 97° | 2,538.37 m | 1.7 mi |
| South Butte | S 170° | 2,375.9 m | 2.9 mi |
| Goat Butte | E 83° | 2,256 m | 3.2 mi |
| Red Butte | NNE 26° | 2,171 m | 3.4 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:10 | 18:39 | 19:19 |
| June solstice | 05:15 | 20:15 | 21:02 |
| September equinox | 06:54 | 18:26 | 19:05 |
| December solstice | 07:47 | 15:33 | 16:23 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 32 | 35 | 39 | 46 | 54 | 59 | 67 | 66 | 59 | 48 | 38 | 31 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — MT Adams RS, 14 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
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