Naches Peak
| Naches Peak | |
|---|---|
Naches Peak seen from Highway 410 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,452 ft (1,967 m) |
| Prominence | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Parent peak | Tahtlum Peak (6,567 ft) |
| Isolation | 1.45 mi (2.33 km) |
| Coordinates | 46°52′04″N 121°30′28″W / 46.867741°N 121.507694°W |
| Geography | |
Naches Peak Location of Naches Peak in Washington Naches Peak Naches Peak (the United States) | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce / Yakima |
| Protected area | Mount Rainier National Park William O. Douglas Wilderness |
| Parent range | Cascades |
| Topo map | USGS Chinook Pass |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scrambling class 4 |
Naches Peak is a 6,452-foot (1,967 m) mountain summit located on the shared border of Mount Rainier National Park and William O. Douglas Wilderness. It is also on the shared border of Pierce County and Yakima County in Washington state. Naches Peak is situated on the crest of the Cascade Range and immediately southeast of Chinook Pass. Its nearest higher neighbor is Tahtlum Peak, 1.45 mi (2.33 km) to the east. The name Naches Peak was proposed by the Yakima Chamber of Commerce and approved by Asahel Curtis in 1927. The Naches Peak Loop Trail is a popular 3.5 mile trail encircling the peak. Naches Peak Loop joins a section of the Pacific Crest Trail and crosses meadows that fill with summer wildflowers. Precipitation runoff from the west side of Naches Peak drains into Chinook Creek, which is a tributary of the Ohanapecosh River, whereas the east side drains into tributaries of the American River.