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Mount Hardy is a prominent summit in northern Washington above the Washington Pass corridor, rising sharply from the West Fork Methow River and standing out in the surrounding landscape despite its moderate height by Cascade standards. Part of the Okanogan Range in the North Cascades, it is formed from granite of the Golden Horn batholith and reflects the region’s long geologic history of terrane accretion, volcanism, uplift, faulting, and Pleistocene glaciation. Its marine west coast climate brings heavy winter precipitation, wet snow, and avalanche risk, while clearer summer weather often follows. Officially named in 1973, it is valued for its scenery, geology, and commanding visibility.
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