Record SL-667534 · Wikidata Q4822582
Aurora Peak-Southwest Summit
No list classifications
Elevation
1,435
m
4,708 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
48.0234° N,
123.8128° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaAurora Peak is a summit in Olympic National Park in Clallam County, Washington. It is the highest point on Aurora Ridge. The northern flank of the ridge forms a steep escarpment above Lake Crescent, while the southern flank towers above the Sol Duc River. Other summits on the ridge are Sourdough Mountain and Lizard Head Peak. To the east the ridge is known as Happy Lake Ridge. The Aurora Ridge Trail follows along the ridge line providing scenic views. The 15.1 miles (24.3 km) trail, rated moderate to difficult, changes in elevation from 1,300 to 4,800 feet (400 to 1,460 m). The Park Service notes that "some sections of this trail are difficult to follow.".
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak 4400 | 1,341 m | W 275° | 1.6 km |
| Sourdough Mountain | 1,402 m | W 275° | 3.6 km |
| Happy Lake Ridge-West Peak | 1,570 m | E 97° | 4.7 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynazty | EZPZ | V4 | 9.3 km |
| Zarete | EZPZ | V2 | 9.3 km |
| Pebble Punch | EZPZ | V1 | 9.3 km |
| Fruity Pebbles | EZPZ | V1 | 9.3 km |
| Pebble Pinch | EZPZ | V0 | 9.3 km |
| Dizlocator | EZPZ | V5 | 9.3 km |