Record SL-668751 · Wikidata Q49047941
Marcus Peak
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Elevation
2,092
m
6,864 ft
Prominence
147 m
Isolation
1.1 km
Coordinates
46.9378° N,
121.6081° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMarcus Peak is a 6,962-foot (2,122 m) summit located in Mount Rainier National Park in Pierce County of Washington state. It is part of the Sourdough Mountains which are a small subset of the Cascade Range, and it is situated north of Dege Peak. The peak was named in 1932 for Marcus Whitman (1802–1847), an early pioneer and physician. The Whitman Glacier on Little Tahoma also honors him. Access to Marcus Peak is limited due to snow closing the Sunrise Road much of the year. July, August, and September are typically the months when the Sunrise Road is seasonally open for vehicle traffic. The nearest higher peak is Palisades Peak, 0.64 miles (1.03 km) to the north-northeast. Precipitation runoff from Marcus Peak drains into the White River.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palisades Peak | 2,146 m | N 13° | 1.1 km |
| Sourdough Mountains | 1,943 m | S 192° | 1.9 km |
| Dege Peak | 2,135 m | S 185° | 2.2 km |
| Brown Peak | 1,894 m | NE 51° | 2.2 km |
| Antler Peak | 2,139 m | SW 223° | 2.7 km |
| McNeeley Peak | 2,068 m | W 250° | 3.2 km |