Governors Ridge
| Governors Ridge | |
|---|---|
Governors Ridge from the east near Tipsoo Lake | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,600 ft (2,012 m) |
| Prominence | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Parent peak | Tamanos Mountain |
| Isolation | 1.25 mi (2.01 km) |
| Coordinates | 46°51′53″N 121°34′24″W / 46.86472°N 121.573252°W |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce |
| Protected area | Mount Rainier National Park |
| Parent range | Cascades |
| Topo map | USGS Chinook Pass |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scrambling class 3 |
Governors Ridge is located in Mount Rainier National Park in Pierce County of Washington state. It is part of the Cascade Range and is situated west of Cayuse Pass and 1.09 mile east of Tamanos Mountain, which is the nearest higher peak. Precipitation runoff from Governors Ridge drains into tributaries of the White River and Cowlitz River. The toponym honors all the governors who have served the state of Washington. The highest rocky crag on the ridge is known as Governors Peak. There is also a 40-foot leaning spire known as Governors Needle, and Barrier Peak is at the southern culmination of the ridge. The normal climbing access is from the Owyhigh Lakes Trail.