Austera Peak

Austera Peak
Austera Peak

Skagit County, Washington, U.S.

Highest point
Elevation 8,339 ft (2,542 m)  NAVD 88[1]
Prominence 414 ft (126 m) [1]
Coordinates 48°34′06″N 121°06′05″W / 48.56846°N 121.1015054°W / 48.56846; -121.1015054Coordinates: 48°34′06″N 121°06′05″W / 48.56846°N 121.1015054°W / 48.56846; -121.1015054 [2]
Geography
Location Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
Parent range Cascade Range
Topo map USGS Forbidden Peak

Austera Peak (8,339 feet (2,542 m)) is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington.[3] Located in the south unit of the park, Austera Peak is about 1 mi (1.6 km) north of Klawatti Peak and the same distance south of Primus Peak. The North Klawatti Glacier, Klawatti Glacier and the north section of McAllister Glacier all descend from the slopes of Austera Peak. Austera Peak is the highpoint along an arête known as Austera Towers.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Austera Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Austera Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
  3. 1 2 Forbidden Peak, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved July 21, 2013.


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