Hoodoo Peak
Hoodoo Peak is a mountain in Washington state. It rises to 8,475 feet (2,583 meters) in the Methow Mountains, a part of the North Cascades. It sits inside the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness, within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Hoodoo Peak is the 71st-highest peak in Washington. The nearest higher peak is Raven Ridge, about 0.93 miles to the south. Water on the west side drains into Buttermilk Creek, while water on the east side drains into Libby Creek.
The climate around Hoodoo Peak is alpine. The area east of the Cascade crest is drier than areas to the west. Summers can be warm with thunderstorms. Because Hoodoo Peak is tall, it can have snow on it in late spring and early fall, and winters can be very cold.
The North Cascades are known for rugged terrain with sharp peaks, ridges, and deep glacial valleys. The mountains formed due to volcanic activity and pieces of land called terranes about 50 million years ago. Glaciers advanced and retreated during the Pleistocene, carving valleys and shaping the landscape. Uplift, faulting, and glaciation created the high peaks and deep valleys you see today.
This page was last edited on 3 February 2026, at 18:42 (CET).