Record SL-667758 · Wikidata Q49027135
Easy Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
2,018
m
6,621 ft
Prominence
114 m
Isolation
3.2 km
Coordinates
48.8595° N,
121.4201° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaEasy Peak is a 6,613-foot (2,016-metre) mountain summit in the Skagit Range of the North Cascades, in Whatcom County of Washington state. Easy Peak is situated in North Cascades National Park, and is often climbed during the Easy Ridge approach to Mount Challenger and the remote northern Pickets. The nearest higher neighbor is Mineral Mountain, 2 mi (3.2 km) to the west, and Whatcom Peak is set 2.1 mi (3.4 km) to the east. Glacierets line the north slope of Easy Ridge between Easy Peak and Whatcom Peak. Precipitation runoff from this peak drains north into the Chilliwack River, or south into headwaters of the Baker River.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Mountain | 2,028 m | W 269° | 3.2 km |
| Whatcom Peak | 2,310 m | E 93° | 3.4 km |
| Indian Mountain | 2,159 m | NE 26° | 4.9 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ridge | Whatcom Peak | 1- | 3.4 km |
| South Spur | Whatcom Peak | 1 | 3.4 km |
| Poltergeist Pinnacle | Mt. Challenger | 5c | 6.3 km |
| Challenger Glacier | Mt. Challenger | 4b | 6.3 km |
| Ruth-Icy Traverse | Ruth Mountain | 1 | 8.0 km |
| Luna Glacier | Phantom Peak | 1+ | 8.2 km |
| Ridge Traverse from East Fury | West Peak | 4a | 8.9 km |
| Direct North Buttress | Bear Mountain | 6a | 9.8 km |