Spire Point

Spire Point
Spire Point

Chelan and Skagit County, Washington, U.S.

Highest point
Elevation 8,264 ft (2,519 m)[1]
Prominence 784 ft (239 m)[1]
Coordinates 48°19′03″N 121°04′16″W / 48.31750°N 121.07111°W / 48.31750; -121.07111Coordinates: 48°19′03″N 121°04′16″W / 48.31750°N 121.07111°W / 48.31750; -121.07111[2]
Geography
Location Chelan and Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
Parent range Cascade Range
Topo map USGS Dome Peak
Climbing
Easiest route class 5

Spire Point (8,264 feet (2,519 m)) is in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Wenatchee National Forests in the U.S. state of Washington.[3] On the northwest slope of Spire Point lies Spire Glacier while Dana Glacier is to the east. Ascending Spire Point is a technical climb.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Spire Point, Washington". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  2. "Spire Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  3. Dome Peak, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  4. Beckey, Fred (2003). Cascade Alpine Guide, Vol. 2; Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass. Mountaineer Books. p. 253. ISBN 978-0-89886-838-8.
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