Gunsight Peak | |
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Northwest aspect centered at top | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 8,198 ft (2,499 m) |
Prominence | 518 ft (158 m) |
Coordinates | 48°18′24″N 120°59′38″W / 48.30667°N 120.99389°W / 48.30667; -120.99389 |
Geography | |
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Location | Chelan County, Washington, U.S. |
Parent range | Cascade Range |
Topo map | USGS Agnes Mountain |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | class 5 |
Gunsight Peak (8,198 feet (2,499 m)) is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington. On the east slopes of Gunsight Peak lies Blue Glacier while to the west lies the larger Chickamin Glacier. The tallest of a series of peaks along Blue Mountain, Gunsight Peak is a challenging climb and ropes are recommended.
References
- ^ "Gunsight Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- "Gunsight Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- Agnes Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 10, 2013.
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