Whiskey Dick Mountain

Whiskey Dick Mountain is located 15 miles (24 km) east of Ellensburg, in Washington state. Within the 28,549-acre (115.53 km2) Whiskey Dick Unit of the L.T. Murray Wildlife Area, it is the highest point on Windy Ridge.[3] The site of the Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility is on its southwest flank. The farm, with 149 wind turbines, is owned by Puget Sound Energy.[4]

Whiskey Dick Mountain
Wind turbines on Whiskey Dick Mountain
Highest point
Elevation3,873 ft (1,180 m) NGVD 29[1]
Prominence423 ft (129 m)[1]
Coordinates47°01′30″N 120°13′55″W[2]
Geography
Whiskey Dick Mountain
Parent rangeWenatchee Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Whiskey Dick Mountain
Climbing
Easiest routeHike

Access to land owned or leased by the power company is open to the public for recreational use by permit only.[5] The area provides opportunities for hiking and hunting.[6]

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