Gunsight Peak

Gunsight Peak
Gunsight Peak

Chelan County, Washington, U.S.

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 / 48.30667; -120.99389Coordinates: 48°18′24″N 120°59′38″W / 48.30667°N 120.99389°W / 48.30667; -120.99389[2]
Geography
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

  1. 1 2 "Gunsight Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  2. "Gunsight Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  3. Agnes Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 10, 2013.


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