Cannon Mountain (Washington)

Cannon Mountain
Cannon Mountain seen from northeast
Highest point
Elevation8,652 ft (2,637 m)
Prominence838 ft (255 m)
Parent peakDragontail Peak
Isolation2.15 mi (3.46 km)
Coordinates47°30′10″N 120°48′09″W / 47.502801°N 120.802476°W / 47.502801; -120.802476
Geography
Cannon Mountain
Location in Washington
Cannon Mountain
Cannon Mountain (the United States)
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyChelan
Protected areaAlpine Lakes Wilderness
Parent rangeCascade Range
Wenatchee Mountains
Stuart Range
Topo mapUSGS Cashmere Mountain
Geology
Rock typeGranite
Climbing
First ascent1921
Easiest routeHiking YDS 2

Cannon Mountain is an 8,652-foot (2,637 meter) mountain summit located in Chelan County of Washington state. Cannon Mountain is part of The Enchantments, within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Cannon Mountain belongs to the Stuart Range which is subset of the Cascade Range. Cannon Mountain is situated one mile north of Enchantment Peak. The nearest higher peak is Dragontail Peak, 2.15 mi (3.46 km) to the southwest. Precipitation runoff from the slopes drains into Icicle Creek, which is a tributary of the Wenatchee River.