Summit Chief Mountain
| Summit Chief Mountain | |
|---|---|
Summit Chief Mountain, north aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,467 ft (2,276 m) |
| Prominence | 1,323 ft (403 m) |
| Parent peak | Chimney Rock |
| Isolation | 1.29 mi (2.08 km) |
| Coordinates | 47°31′24″N 121°16′06″W / 47.523426°N 121.268252°W |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | King / Kittitas |
| Protected area | Alpine Lakes Wilderness |
| Parent range | Cascade Range |
| Topo map | USGS Big Snow Mountain |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1925 |
| Easiest route | Scrambling Southeast Face |
Summit Chief Mountain is a 7,467-foot (2,276-meter) mountain summit located on the county line separating King County and Kittitas County in Washington state. It is entirely within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, on land managed by Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Summit Chief Mountain is situated on the crest of the Cascade Range, nine miles northeast of Snoqualmie Pass. Precipitation runoff from the west side of the mountain drains into tributaries of the Snoqualmie River, whereas the east side drains into tributaries of the Yakima River. The nearest higher peak is Chimney Rock, 1.29 miles (2.08 km) to the southwest.