McKay Ridge
| McKay Ridge | |
|---|---|
McKay Ridge seen from East Creek Trail | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,000+ ft (2,130+ m) |
| Prominence | 800 ft (244 m) |
| Parent peak | Majestic Mountain (7,530 ft) |
| Isolation | 1.77 mi (2.85 km) |
| Coordinates | 48°41′28″N 120°50′47″W / 48.691205°N 120.846266°W |
| Geography | |
| Interactive map of McKay Ridge | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom |
| Parent range | North Cascades |
| Topo map | USGS Azurite Peak |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scrambling |
McKay Ridge is a 7,000+ ft (2,130+ m) ridge located in Whatcom County in Washington state. It is part of the Okanogan Range which is a sub-range of the North Cascades. It's situated north of the North Cascades Highway on land administered by the Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest. The nearest higher peak is Majestic Mountain, 1.6 miles (2.6 km) to the northeast. Precipitation runoff from the ridge drains to Ross Lake via tributaries of the Skagit River.