Gunsight Peak
| Gunsight Peak | |
|---|---|
Northwest aspect centered at top | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,198 ft (2,499 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 518 ft (158 m)[1] |
| Coordinates | 48°18′24″N 120°59′38″W / 48.30667°N 120.99389°W[2] |
| Geography | |
Gunsight Peak Location in Washington Gunsight Peak Location in the United States | |
| 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.[3] 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
- ^ a b "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.