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 | |
| Elevation | 3,873 ft (1,180 m) NGVD 29[1] |
| Prominence | 423 ft (129 m)[1] |
| Coordinates | 47°01′30″N 120°13′55″W[2] |
| Geography | |
| Parent range | Wenatchee Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Whiskey Dick Mountain |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
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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