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Karakul Hills

Washington

Elevation Range

6,000 ft - 7,500 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

47.2102, -118.1578

About Karakul Hills

The Karakul Hills are a small but rugged mountain range located in central Washington state. Formed by ancient volcanic activity, the range features a series of jagged, glacier-carved peaks and ridges rising abruptly from the surrounding rolling hills and basalt plateaus. The terrain is characterized by steep, rocky slopes, deep canyons, and scattered alpine lakes and tarns. Dense subalpine forests of fir, pine, and larch give way to exposed rock and scree fields at higher elevations.

Notable Peaks

Karakul Peak

7,421 ft

Mount Kachess

7,201 ft

Mineral Mountain

6,982 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
mountaineering
wildlife viewing
camping

Best Seasons

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Cle Elum, WA
Roslyn, WA
Ronald, WA

Location

Washington

47.2102, -118.1578

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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