Mount Daniel
Mountain Cascades peak with prominent glacier and routes
Cascade Range peak in Washington State with established scrambling routes; popular with alpine hikers for ridge views and seasonal wildflower meadows.
Mount Daniel is a mountain in Washington State in the central Cascades, located within federally managed wilderness lands. It is known locally among hikers and mountaineers for its rugged terrain and alpine features.
The area around the summit offers steep routes, rocky ridgelines and alpine meadows; route options are primarily for experienced hikers and climbers rather than casual visitors. There are no large visitor facilities at the summit and trips typically require full-day or multi-day planning.
The peak is a natural feature of the Cascade Range formed by tectonic uplift and glaciation; it has been used for recreation and mountaineering since the early 20th century. Over time access has been managed through wilderness-area regulations intended to limit development and preserve backcountry conditions.
Geographically it sits in the central Washington Cascades, within reach of regional trailheads and forest roads. The nearest population centers are towns and trailhead communities in the Cascade foothills to the west and north.
How to Get to Mount Daniel #
Access to Mount Daniel is typically from the Snoqualmie Pass/I-90 corridor. The common approach is from the Alpental/Summit Lake areas or via longer trails from the east; specific trailheads are reachable from Interstate 90 and local forest roads. Check current trail conditions and wilderness permits if required.
Tips for Visiting Mount Daniel #
- Start very early to avoid routes becoming loose and to catch stable morning conditions-afternoons bring gusts and thunderstorms.
- The most commonly used approach is from the west via the Summit Lake trailhead; expect steep, sustained climbing.
- Snowfields may persist into July; microspikes or crampons can be necessary even in late spring.
Best Time to Visit Mount Daniel #
Best visited in summer for reliable trail conditions and safer weather windows; early starts improve success and safety.
Weather & Climate near Mount Daniel #
Mount Daniel's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 16°C. Heavy rainfall (2036 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Heavy rain (301 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Heavy rain (222 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (192 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Heavy rain (289 mm).
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December
December is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (314 mm).
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