Mount Degenhardt

Mount Degenhardt

In background left to right, Mouth Terror, Mount Degenhardt, The Pyramid, Inspiration Peak and the McMillan Spires
Highest point
Elevation 8,000 ft (2,400 m) [1]
Prominence 280 ft (85 m) [1]
Coordinates 48°46′17″N 121°17′35″W / 48.77139°N 121.29306°W / 48.77139; -121.29306Coordinates: 48°46′17″N 121°17′35″W / 48.77139°N 121.29306°W / 48.77139; -121.29306 [2]
Geography
Mount Degenhardt

Whatcom County, Washington, U.S.

Parent range Cascade Range
Topo map USGS Mount Challenger

Mount Degenhardt (8,000 to 8,040 feet (2,440 to 2,450 m)) is a mountain peak in the Picket Range in the U.S. state of Washington and within North Cascades National Park.[3] Located in the northern section of the park, Mount Degenhardt is .30 mi (0.48 km) southeast of Mount Terror and .75 mi (1.21 km) west of McMillan Spire. Mount Degenhardt is named after William Degenhardt, an early 20th century mountain climber. The Terror Glacier lies on the southeast slopes of Mount Degenhardt.

References

  1. 1 2 "Mount Degenhardt, Washington". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Mount Degenhardt". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
  3. ↑ Mount Challenger, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved July 20, 2013.


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