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The Methow Mountains
are a sub range of the North Cascades of Washington State,
separating the Methow watershed from Lake Chelan.
The Forest Service refer to this area as the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth
Wilderness. Not only is that cumbersome nomenclature, but
Fred Beckey himself, along with other oldtimers used to call
them the Methow Mountains, a quick, precise name that I like
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Depicted on the map
below is a small segment of the North Cascades of Washington
State, called the Methow Montains. This horseshoe shaped spine
of rugged peaks are relatively lofty, with many summits over
8000', yet wonderfully untravelled by hikers. The trail system
is extensive and diverse, from well maintained to challenging
obscure paths, created by adventurous fishermen looking for
hidden mountain lakes. Now that the focus is on lakes, let's
mention the identity of the highest named body of water in
Washington, the austere Libby Lake at 7618' |
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8000'
and above
At least 17 named peaks in the Methow
Mountains are over 8000', listed on the right in no
specific order.
The loftiest of these is the remote
and elusive North Gardner Mountain at 8956', followed
by neighboring Gardner Mountain, 8898', and distant
Oval Peak, 8795'. |
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Courtney Peak
Gray Peak
Libby Mountain
Oval Peak
North Gardner Mountain
Gardner Mountain
Star Peak
Mt. Bigelow
Raven Ridge
Hoodoo Peak
Martin Peak
Finney Peak
Buttermilk Ridge
Camel's Hump
Reynold's Peak
Gilbert Mountain
Abernathy peak |
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