Mesahchie Peak

Mesahchie Peak
Mesahchie Peak

Skagit County, Washington, U.S.

Highest point
Elevation 8,795 ft (2,681 m)[1]
Prominence 2,235 ft (681 m)[1]
Coordinates 48°34′43″N 120°52′49″W / 48.57861°N 120.88028°W / 48.57861; -120.88028Coordinates: 48°34′43″N 120°52′49″W / 48.57861°N 120.88028°W / 48.57861; -120.88028[2]
Geography
Location Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
Parent range Cascade Range
Topo map USGS Mount Logan
Climbing
First ascent 1966 by four climbers
Easiest route class 3

Mesahchie Peak (8,795 feet (2,681 m)) is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington.[3] Mesahchie Peak is named after the Chinook word for wicked.[4] Mesahchie Peak is the highest summit along a ridge known as Ragged Ridge and is only .25 mi (0.40 km) east of Katsuk Peak.[4] Both the Katsuk and Mesahchie Glaciers descended down the northwest and northeast flanks of the peak respectively.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Mesahchie Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
  2. "Mesahchie Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
  3. 1 2 Mount Logan, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 28, 2013.
  4. 1 2 Beckey, Fred (2003). Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes, Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass. The Mountaineers Books. pp. 353–355. ISBN 978-0-89886-838-8.
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