Record SL-846612 · Wikidata Q98771076
Aries
No list classifications
Elevation
1,991
m
6,533 ft
Prominence
114 m
Isolation
1.0 km
Coordinates
47.7946° N,
123.6590° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaAries is a 6,533-foot (1,991-metre) mountain summit located within Olympic National Park in Jefferson County of Washington state. Its neighbors include Mount Olympus, 2.46 mi (3.96 km) to the west, Athena 1.7 mi (2.7 km) to the southwest, and Mount Mathias 1.11 mi (1.79 km) to the northwest. Aries is wedged between the Hoh Glacier and the Humes Glacier, and immediately northeast of Blizzard Pass. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into headwaters of the Queets and Hoh Rivers. This mountain was named by glaciologists Richard Hubley and Edward LaChapelle in 1955, in preparation for the International Geophysical Year. It is named for Aries in keeping with the Greek and Roman mythology naming theme surrounding Mount Olympus.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mathias | 2,178 m | NW 308° | 1.8 km |
| Mount Olympus East Peak | 2,324 m | W 275° | 2.6 km |
| Mount Olympus Middle Peak | 2,389 m | W 274° | 3.1 km |
| Snow Dome | 2,068 m | NW 307° | 4.4 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Glacier | Mount Olympus | 1 | 3.9 km |
| West Ridge | Mount Olympus | 4a | 3.9 km |