Jumbo Mountain
| Jumbo Mountain | |
|---|---|
Jumbo Mountain seen from the north | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,825 ft (1,775 m) |
| Prominence | 1,765 ft (538 m) |
| Parent peak | Three Fingers |
| Isolation | 3.34 mi (5.38 km) |
| Coordinates | 48°11′44″N 121°35′59″W / 48.195654°N 121.59959°W |
| Geography | |
| Interactive map of Jumbo Mountain | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Snohomish |
| Protected area | Boulder River Wilderness |
| Parent range | Cascade Range |
| Topo map | USGS Helena Ridge |
| Geology | |
| Rock type(s) | Shale and Sandstone |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scrambling |
Jumbo Mountain is a 5,825-foot-elevation (1,775-meter) summit near the western edge of the North Cascades, in Snohomish County of Washington state. It is located four miles south of Darrington, Washington, along the Mountain Loop Highway. It is situated in the Boulder River Wilderness on land administered by the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The mountain was named by miners for its resemblance to an elephant. The nearest higher peak is Buckeye Peak, 3.34 miles (5.38 km) to the west. Precipitation runoff from Jumbo Mountain drains into tributaries of the Stillaguamish River and Sauk River.