Record SL-667449 · Wikidata Q17985944
Black Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
2,719
m
8,921 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
48.5237° N,
120.8152° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaBlack Peak is a tall peak in the Cascade Range in the U.S. state of Washington. It lies in the Stephen Mather Wilderness and North Cascades National Park. At 8,975 feet (2,736 m) in elevation it is the 20th-highest peak in Washington. Black Peaks's prominence is 3,450 feet (1,050 m), making it the 35th-most prominent peak in Washington. The nearest higher peak is Goode Mountain, 5.2 miles (8.4 km) to the west-southwest.
First ascent
Date
1926
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repulse Peak | 2,415 m | N 352° | 1.6 km |
| Fisher Peak | 2,439 m | N 346° | 2.5 km |
| Corteo Peak | 2,449 m | SE 137° | 2.9 km |
| Heather Pass Peak | 2,094 m | SE 119° | 3.7 km |
| Mount Benzarino | 2,365 m | S 182° | 3.8 km |
| Graybeard Peak | 2,428 m | N 353° | 3.9 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ridge | Black Peak | 1 | 15 m |
| Northeast Ridge | Black Peak | 1+ | 15 m |
| North Ridge - West Side | Molar Tooth | 4a | 8.1 km |
| South Buttress | Cutthroat Peak | 5b | 8.2 km |
| West Ridge | Cutthroat Peak | 4c | 8.2 km |
| Complete South Buttress | Cutthroat Peak | 5b | 8.2 km |
| North Ridge | Cutthroat Peak | 5a | 8.2 km |
| Northeast Buttress | Mt. Goode | 4b | 8.4 km |