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DORADO NEEDLE

Mountains and Summits


Pacific Ranges Cascade Range

Dorado Needle

8,440 ft

Dorado Needle is a prominent peak located in the Pacific Ranges mountain range of British Columbia, Canada. Rising to an impressive elevation, Dorado Needle stands as a striking landmark in the surrounding landscape. This mountain offers a challenging ascent for experienced mountaineers, with its rugged terrain and steep slopes. Its size and imposing presence make it an appealing destination for adventure seekers and mountaineering enthusiasts.

During the winter season, Dorado Needle receives abundant snowfall, contributing to the snowpack that accumulates on its slopes. The snowpack range varies from year to year, influenced by weather patterns and climate conditions. The mountain's steep slopes and significant snowpack make it an ideal location for backcountry skiing and snowboarding, attracting winter sports enthusiasts.

Dorado Needle's runoff feeds into several creeks and rivers in the region, providing a vital water source for nearby ecosystems. Some of these waterways include unnamed creeks that eventually flow into larger rivers like the Elaho River. The mountain's meltwater plays a crucial role in sustaining the surrounding flora and fauna, contributing to the overall ecological balance of the area.

As for the history and lore surrounding the name of Dorado Needle, further research and verification across independent sources are necessary to provide accurate information.


Outdoor Recreation

Campground Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Colonial Creek - North Cascades National Park 142 1,251 ft
Marble Creek 20 1,039 ft
Buck Creek 39 1,224 ft
Mineral Park 23 1,395 ft
Goodell Creek - North Cascades None 485 ft
Newhalem Creek - North Cascades None 517 ft
Ski Area Snowpack Air Temperature 5 Day Forecast
Silvertip 1" 65° 0"
Medallion Peak resort 0" 61° 2.52"
Yodelin 0" 48° 8.99"
Stevens Pass Ski Area 0" 48° 8.99"
Manning Park Resort 1" 65° 0"
River Run Streamflow Length Class

Regional Water Data

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Tolt River Near Carnation
USGS 12148500
646 cfs 5.8 ft
South Fork Tolt River Near Index
USGS 12147600
48 cfs 1.6 ft
North Fork Tolt River Near Carnation
USGS 12147500
68 cfs 3.0 ft
Wenatchee River At Plain
USGS 12457000
2,980 cfs 4.5 ft
Sf Tolt River Bl Regulating Basin Nr Carnation
USGS 12148300
245 cfs 4.3 ft
South Fork Tolt River Near Carnation
USGS 12148000
76 cfs 2.1 ft
Sultan River Below Powerplant Near Sultan
USGS 12138160
1,490 cfs 7.1 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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