Alta Mountain
| Alta Mountain | |
|---|---|
Alta Mountain seen from Interstate 90 at Hyak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,275 ft (1,913 m) |
| Prominence | 585 ft (178 m) |
| Parent peak | Hibox Mountain (6,550 ft) |
| Isolation | 1.59 mi (2.56 km) |
| Coordinates | 47°26′28″N 121°19′55″W / 47.441131°N 121.331964°W |
| Geography | |
| Interactive map of Alta Mountain | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Kittitas |
| Protected area | Alpine Lakes Wilderness |
| Parent range | Cascade Range |
| Topo map | USGS Chikamin Peak |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scrambling (class 2) South Ridge |
Alta Mountain is a 6,275-foot (1,913-metre) mountain summit located in Kittitas County of Washington state. It is set within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness which is part of the Cascade Range. Alta Mountain is situated on land managed by Wenatchee National Forest. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into tributaries of the Yakima River.