Elk Mountain (Clallam County, Washington)
| Elk Mountain | |
|---|---|
Elk Mountain seen from Obstruction Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,773 ft (2,064 m) |
| Prominence | 813 ft (248 m) |
| Coordinates | 47°55′29″N 123°21′07″W / 47.924625°N 123.35181°W |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Clallam |
| Protected area | Olympic National Park |
| Parent range | Olympic Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Maiden Peak |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Eocene |
| Rock type | Shale |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hiking Trail |
Elk Mountain is a 6,773-foot elevation (2,064 m) mountain summit located in the Olympic Mountains, in Clallam County of Washington state. It is set within Olympic National Park and is situated at the eastern end of Hurricane Ridge. The nearest higher peak is McCartney Peak, 5.12 mi (8.24 km) to the south-southwest. Precipitation runoff from the south slope of the mountain drains into tributaries of the Dungeness River, whereas the north slope is drained by tributaries of Morse Creek which thence empties into the Strait of Juan de Fuca.