Record SL-668423 · Wikidata Q5467369
Forbidden Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
2,687
m
8,816 ft
Prominence
1,055 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
48.5117° N,
121.0584° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaForbidden Peak is an 8,815 feet (2,687 m) glacial horn located in North Cascades National Park, in Skagit County of Washington state. It is part of the North Cascades and is located near Cascade Pass. Forbidden Peak features a rock climbing route named West Ridge route which is featured in Fifty Classic Climbs of North America. The peak was first climbed by a party consisting of Fred Beckey, his brother Helmy Beckey, Jim Crooks, Lloyd Anderson and Dave Lind in 1940.
First ascent
Date
1 Jun 1940
Lloyd Anderson, Fred Beckey, Helmy Beckey, Jim Crooks, Dave Lind
Source · wikipedia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Peak | 2,711 m | SE 138° | 2.4 km |
| Sahale Mountain | 2,646 m | SE 147° | 2.7 km |
| Horseshoe Peak | 2,585 m | SE 117° | 4.2 km |
| Buckner Mountain | 2,779 m | SE 114° | 4.7 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ridge | Forbidden Peak | 4c | 41 m |
| West Ridge | Forbidden Peak | 4c | 41 m |
| Northwest Face | Forbidden Peak | 5b | 41 m |
| East Ridge Direct | Forbidden Peak | 5b | 41 m |
| Northeast Buttress | Johannesberg Mountain | 1+ | 785 m |
| Northeast Ridge (1963 Route) | Johannesberg Mountain | 5a | 785 m |
| South Ridge | Aiguille de l'M | 4c | 835 m |
| North Ridge | Aiguille de l'M | 1 | 835 m |
| Torment-Forbidden Traverse | Mount Torment | 4c | 1.4 km |
| South Ridge | Mount Torment | 4a | 1.4 km |
| Southeast Ridge | Sharkfin Tower | 2- | 1.8 km |
| Southeast Face | Sharkfin Tower | 6a | 1.8 km |
| Northwest Ridge | Boston Peak | 4b | 2.5 km |
| Sahale Glacier | Sahale Peak | 2- | 2.7 km |
| Quien Sabe Glacier | Sahale Peak | 1 | 2.7 km |
| East Ridge | Dorado Needle | 5a | 6.3 km |
| Northwest Ridge | Dorado Needle | 4a | 6.3 km |
| Direct Southwest Buttress | Dorado Needle | 6a | 6.3 km |
| Southwest Buttress | Dorado Needle | 5b | 6.3 km |
| South Ridge | Main Peak | 4c | 6.3 km |
| Austera Peak | Main Peak | 1+ | 6.3 km |
| West Ridge | Main Peak | 5b | 6.3 km |
| Tepeh Towers | Main Peak | 2- | 6.3 km |
| Klawatti Peak SW Buttress | Main Peak | 3+ | 6.3 km |
| North Ridge | Main Peak | 5a | 6.3 km |