Ruby Mountain (Washington)
| Ruby Mountain | |
|---|---|
Ruby Mountain, east aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,412 ft (2,259 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 3,888 ft (1,185 m) |
| Parent peak | Red Mountain (7,658 ft) |
| Isolation | 4.24 mi (6.82 km) |
| Coordinates | 48°41′40″N 121°02′34″W / 48.694438°N 121.042906°W |
| Geography | |
| Interactive map of Ruby Mountain | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom |
| Parent range | North Cascades |
| Topo map | USGS Ross Dam |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Eocene to Late Cretaceous |
| Rock type | Schist |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1916 Tommy Thompson |
| Easiest route | Scrambling |
Ruby Mountain is a prominent 7,412-foot (2,259-metre) mountain summit located in the North Cascades Range of Washington state. It is situated in Ross Lake National Recreation Area which is part of the North Cascades National Park Complex. The Diablo Lake Overlook along the North Cascades Highway is at the foot of the mountain. The nearest higher peak is Colonial Peak, 4.2 miles (6.8 km) to the southwest. Precipitation runoff on the east side of the mountain drains to Ross Lake via Ruby Creek, whereas the west side of the mountain drains to Diablo Lake via Thunder Creek. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 6,200 feet (1,900 meters) above Diablo Lake in approximately two miles.