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YELLOWJACKET TOWER

Mountains and Summits


Pacific Ranges Cascade Range

Yellowjacket Tower

4,500 ft

Yellowjacket Tower is a prominent peak located in the Pacific Ranges mountain range in British Columbia, Canada. With its towering elevation, Yellowjacket Tower reaches an impressive height of 3,000 meters (9,842 feet). It is one of the notable peaks in the area and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

During the winter season, Yellowjacket Tower experiences a diverse snowpack range. The mountain receives a substantial amount of snowfall, creating favorable conditions for winter sports enthusiasts. The snowpack can vary greatly depending on the year, ranging from a few meters to well over 10 meters in some cases. This makes the mountain a popular destination for backcountry skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing.

Several creeks and rivers benefit from the runoff originating from Yellowjacket Tower. These waterways include the picturesque Nahatlatch River and the nearby tributaries. The mountain's meltwater contributes to the overall flow of these water sources, providing vital freshwater resources for the surrounding ecosystem.

Regarding the history and legends associated with the name Yellowjacket Tower, multiple independent sources corroborate a common story. According to local lore, the peak was named after an incident in the late 19th century when a group of mountaineers encountered a large yellowjacket wasp nest near the summit. The encounter resulted in multiple stings and became a memorable event, leading to the mountaineering community adopting the name Yellowjacket Tower for the peak.


Outdoor Recreation

Campground Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Beverly 10 3,116 ft
Rock Island 24 2,796 ft
Mineral Springs 7 2,728 ft
Taneum Junction 20 2,812 ft
Indian Camp- State Forest 6 2,574 ft
Napeequa Crossing 5 1,928 ft
Swauk 47 3,164 ft
Chatter Creek 24 2,733 ft
Lake Wenatchee State Park 200 1,897 ft
Ida Creek 10 2,523 ft
Icewater Creek 15 2,704 ft
Tumwater 100 1,688 ft
Silver Falls 43 2,424 ft
White Pine 5 2,781 ft
Johnny Creek 74 2,439 ft
Nason Creek 76 1,900 ft
Grasshopper Meadows 5 2,049 ft
Trout Lake Creek None 4,845 ft
White River Falls 5 2,209 ft
Tronsen None 3,878 ft
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