The Cradle (Washington)
| The Cradle | |
|---|---|
The Cradle, southwest aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,472 ft (2,277 m) |
| Prominence | 2,144 ft (653 m) |
| Parent peak | Ingalls Peak (7,662 ft) |
| Isolation | 5.74 mi (9.24 km) |
| Coordinates | 47°33′39″N 121°01′59″W / 47.560809°N 121.033041°W |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Chelan |
| Protected area | Alpine Lakes Wilderness |
| Parent range | Cascade Range Wenatchee Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS The Cradle |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Cretaceous |
| Rock type | Granite |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1944 |
| Easiest route | Scrambling class 3 South ridge |
The Cradle is a prominent 7,472-foot (2,277-metre) double summit mountain located in Chelan County of Washington state. The mountain's name is derived from the depression between the two peaks of nearly identical elevation. The Cradle is situated within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and is part of the Wenatchee Mountains, which is subset of the Cascade Range. Its nearest higher peak is Jack Ridge, 5.7 mi (9.2 km) to the east-southeast. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into tributaries of Icicle Creek, which in turn is a tributary of the Wenatchee River. The first ascent of the south peak was made in 1944 by Gene Paxton and Dwight Watson, whereas the north peak wasn't climbed until 1952 by Bill and Gene Prater.