Record SL-655576 · Wikidata Q5325040
Eagle Cap
No list classifications
Elevation
2,909
m
9,544 ft
Prominence
1,212 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
45.1635° N,
117.3020° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaEagle Cap (9,577 feet (2,919 m)) is a mountain peak located in the Wallowa Mountains, Wallowa–Whitman National Forest, in the U.S. state of Oregon. The peak is in the Eagle Cap Wilderness, towering over Mirror Lake, with the Benson Glacier along the east flank of the summit ridge. Its summit is the highest point in Union County.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Peak | 2,894 m | SE 146° | 1.1 km |
| Glacier Pass Peak | 2,743 m | NE 63° | 1.9 km |
| Saddle Mountain | 2,716 m | NW 297° | 2.5 km |
| Glacier Divide | 2,737 m | E 82° | 2.7 km |
| Hawkins Point | 2,755 m | SE 146° | 2.9 km |
| Moccasin Lake Mountain | 2,573 m | N 344° | 3.1 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lichenator | Lily Lake | 5a | 3.1 km |
| Barley Hurley Route | Wallowa County Crag | 5c | 4.6 km |
| Strong Reister Route | Wallowa County Crag | 5b | 4.6 km |
| Barley Cox Route | Wallowa County Crag | 5a | 4.6 km |
| Up On Cripple Creek | Horseshoe Lake | 5c | 5.1 km |
| Razzberry Mt. | Ice Lake Peaks | 1- | 7.7 km |
| Matterhorn: West Face Wall | Ice Lake Peaks | 5b | 7.7 km |
| Matterhorn: West Face Chimney | Ice Lake Peaks | 5c | 7.7 km |