Record SL-669491 · Wikidata Q30126552
Foss Peak
Manatee Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
1,989
m
6,524 ft
Prominence
123 m
Isolation
1.4 km
Coordinates
46.7550° N,
121.7128° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaFoss Peak is a 6,524-foot (1,989-metre) summit in the Tatoosh Range which is a sub-range of the Cascade Range. It is located south of Mount Rainier within Mount Rainier National Park, in Lewis County of Washington state. The peak is named for Thea Foss (1857–1927), who founded the Foss Maritime Company with her husband in 1889. The peak also has an alternate name, Manatee Mountain. The nearest higher neighbor is West Unicorn Peak, 0.79 miles (1.27 km) to the southeast. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into tributaries of the Cowlitz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle | 1,969 m | W 285° | 1.2 km |
| Unicorn Peak | 2,125 m | SE 138° | 1.3 km |
| West Unicorn Peak | 2,080 m | SE 155° | 1.4 km |
| Pinnacle Peak | 2,000 m | W 282° | 1.5 km |
| Boundary Peak | 2,067 m | SE 143° | 1.9 km |
| Plummer Peak | 1,942 m | W 265° | 2.0 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Face | Castle, The | 1+ | 1.2 km |
| Classic Route | Unicorn Peak | 4c | 1.3 km |
| The Roof | Unicorn Peak | 4c | 1.3 km |
| Open Book | Unicorn Peak | 1+ | 1.3 km |
| Southwest Scramble | Pinnacle Peak | 1 | 1.5 km |
| East Ridge | Pinnacle Peak | 4b | 1.5 km |
| Classic Route | Lane Peak | 1 | 3.1 km |
| Scramble Route | Eagle Peak | 1- | 5.1 km |