The Chopping Block (Washington)
| The Chopping Block | |
|---|---|
The Chopping Block, south aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,819 ft (2,078 m) |
| Prominence | 579 ft (176 m) |
| Coordinates | 48°45′18″N 121°18′29″W / 48.75500°N 121.30806°W |
| Geography | |
| Interactive map of The Chopping Block | |
| Location | North Cascades National Park Whatcom County, Washington |
| Parent range | Picket Range Cascade Range |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Challenger |
| Geology | |
| Rock type | Skagit Gneiss |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Climbing YDS 5 |
The Chopping Block is a 6,819-foot (2,078-metre) mountain summit located in the Picket Range within North Cascades National Park in the state of Washington. The mountain is officially named Pinnacle Peak on maps, but hardly anyone calls it by that name. The nearest higher peak is Mount Degenhardt, 0.6 mi (0.97 km) to the northeast. The Chopping Block can be seen from the North Cascades National Park Newhalem visitor center, weather permitting. Precipitation runoff from the peak drains into Goodell Creek, a tributary of the Skagit River.