Ruth Mountain
| Ruth Mountain | |
|---|---|
Ruth Mountain seen from Hannegan Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,115 ft (2,169 m) |
| Prominence | 1,315 ft (401 m) |
| Parent peak | Seahpo Peak (7,441 ft) |
| Isolation | 2.85 mi (4.59 km) |
| Coordinates | 48°51′35″N 121°31′58″W / 48.859798°N 121.532872°W |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | Ruth Cleveland |
| Geography | |
| Interactive map of Ruth Mountain | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom |
| Protected area | Mount Baker Wilderness North Cascades National Park |
| Parent range | North Cascades |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Shuksan |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1916 |
| Easiest route | Scramble, glacier travel |
Ruth Mountain is a 7,115 ft (2,169 m) Skagit Range summit located two miles south of Hannegan Pass in the North Cascades of Washington state. The name honors Ruth Cleveland, daughter of President Grover Cleveland. This mountain's toponym was officially adopted in 1952 by the United States Board on Geographic Names. Ruth Mountain is situated on the shared border of North Cascades National Park and the Mount Baker Wilderness, which is part of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The summit offers views of Mount Shuksan, East Nooksack Glacier, Seahpo Peak, Nooksack Tower, Icy Peak, Mount Sefrit, Mineral Mountain, and the Picket Range. The melting and receding Ruth Glacier on the north slope of Ruth creates the headwaters for the Chilliwack River. Precipitation runoff also finds its way into the Nooksack and Baker Rivers.