Mount Catherine, Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest

Name: Mount Catherine
Address: Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest, United States

#9 among attractions in Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Mount Catherine is a mountain peak in the Cascade Range in Washington state located near Snoqualmie Pass and Keechelus Lake. It is accessible via Forest Road 9070 except in winter. The Nordic Pass snowshoe trail starts near the Summit East ski area, and ends at this popular destination at a low point on the west ridge of Mount Catherine. Winter ascents of Mount Catherine are frequently done by continuing up the ridge to the summit. ()

Elevation: 5052 ftProminence: 1212 ftCoordinates: 47°22'20"N, 121°25'37"W

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Mount Catherine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alpental, Franklin Falls, Kendall Katwalk, Granite Mountain.

4.7 miN
Winter sport, Ski area
Alpental, Snoqualmie Pass
119 min walk • Alpental, named after the German word for alpine valley, is both a valley in eastern King County, Washington, United States and a ski area in the valley. The valley is about 50 miles east of Seattle, Washington and is north of Snoqualmie Pass, in the Washington Cascades.
3.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Scenic walking areas
Franklin Falls, Snoqualmie Pass
94 min walk • Franklin Falls is a waterfall on the South fork of the Snoqualmie River, the first of three major waterfalls on the South Fork Snoqualmie River.
5.9 miN
Hiking, Outdoor activities, Park
Kendall Katwalk, Snoqualmie Pass
151 min walk • Kendall Katwalk is a 150 yard long narrow pathway blasted out of a steeply sloped granite rock face on the north ridge of Kendall Peak approximately 6 miles northeast of Snoqualmie Pass.
4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Granite Mountain, Alpine Lakes Wilderness
103 min walk • Granite Mountain is a tall peak in the Cascade Range in King County, Washington 16 miles east of North Bend. A fire lookout on the summit can be reached by trail. The fire lookout was first constructed in 1924 and was then rebuilt 31 years later. It is still maintained by volunteers June through September each year.
5.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Rachel Lake, Alpine Lakes Wilderness
143 min walk • Rachel Lake is located on the eastern side of Rampart Ridge in Kittitas County, Washington. The lake is a popular area for hiking, swimming, and fishing cutthroat trout.
3.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Keechelus Lake, Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest
85 min walk • Keechelus Lake is a lake and reservoir in the northwest United States, near Hyak in Kittitas County, Washington. Approximately fifty miles southeast of Seattle and a few miles southeast of Snoqualmie Pass, it is the source of the Yakima River.
5.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Melakwa Lake, Alpine Lakes Wilderness
146 min walk • Melakwa Lake is a lake in King County, Washington. The name Melakwa comes from a Chinook term for "mosquito". It is located along the Pratt River just below the river's true source.
4.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Margaret Lake, Alpine Lakes Wilderness
111 min walk • Margaret Lake is located in Kittitas County, Washington. The lake is a popular area for hiking. It's also stocked with rainbow trout.
4.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Denny Mountain, Alpine Lakes Wilderness
119 min walk • Denny Mountain is summit near Snoqualmie Pass in Washington state. The Alpental ski area is located on the mountain's eastern flank. The mountain is named after Arthur A.
5.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Upper Melakwa Lake, Alpine Lakes Wilderness
151 min walk • Upper Melakwa Lake is a tiny lake located in King County in Washington. It is the source of the Pratt River. The lake is located a short distance upstream from Melakwa Lake.
6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bandera Mountain, Alpine Lakes Wilderness
153 min walk • Bandera Mountain is a mountain located near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. The mountain is accessible by the Mason Lake Trail, which is located off I-90 at Exit 45 on Forest Road 9031.