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
Best Seasons
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.