Record SL-667495 · Wikidata Q39070607
Fortress Mountain
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Elevation
2,643
m
8,671 ft
Prominence
1,680 m
Isolation
8.8 km
Coordinates
48.1595° N,
120.9335° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaFortress Mountain is an 8,679-foot (2,645 m) peak in the Cascade Range located about 15 miles (24 km) west of Lake Chelan in Chelan/Snohomish Counties, Washington, United States. It straddles the border between the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and the Wenatchee National Forest, and is also part of the Glacier Peak Wilderness. Fortress Mountain is the highest point on Chiwawa Ridge, and other notable peaks on this ridge include Napeequa Peak, Buck Mountain, Brahma Peak, Bandit Peak, Mount Berge, Helmet Butte, and Chiwawa Mountain.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiwawa Mountain | 2,576 m | E 76° | 2.0 km |
| Helmet Butte | 2,218 m | SW 236° | 2.0 km |
| Liberty Cap | 2,060 m | SW 219° | 3.5 km |
| Flower Dome | 1,924 m | SW 245° | 3.6 km |
| Red Mountain | 2,331 m | E 98° | 3.8 km |
| Rally Cap | 2,218 m | S 202° | 4.5 km |