2020 Map of The Cradle

About this map

The Cradle stands as a prominent landmark at the intersection of high alpine ridges where the Wenatchee National Forest meets the Snoqualmie National Forest. This high-elevation terrain is defined by a dense network of mountain passes and glacial basins, including Deception Pass, Cathedral Pass, and Paddy-Go-Easy Pass, which have served as critical traverse points across the Wenatchee Mountains. The hydrology of the area is equally complex, featuring a series of alpine water bodies such as Klonaqua Lakes, Hyas Lake, and the Robin Lakes that feed the headwaters of the Cle Elum River. This landscape reflects the specialized geography of the Cascades, where naming conventions like Tucks Pot, French Potholes, and the Granite Mountain Potholes indicate the distinctive geological depressions and tarns found throughout the granite-heavy ridges of Granite Mtn and Goat Mtn.