Record SL-667032 · Wikidata Q56276858
Steeple Rock Pillar
No list classifications
Elevation
1,655
m
5,430 ft
Prominence
173 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
47.9619° N,
123.4541° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaSteeple Rock is a 200-foot (61 meter) basalt pillar in the Olympic Mountains, and is located in Clallam County of Washington state. It rises next to the Obstruction Point Road on Hurricane Ridge within Olympic National Park. It's situated midway between Eagle Point and the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center. Precipitation runoff drains into tributaries of the Elwha River and Morse Creek, thence to the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Angeles | 1,968 m | N 345° | 3.8 km |
| Klahhane Ridge | 1,843 m | N 17° | 3.9 km |
| Lost Cabin Mountain | 1,212 m | W 255° | 4.0 km |
| Eagle Point | 1,904 m | SE 127° | 4.2 km |
| Rocky Peak | 1,871 m | NE 33° | 4.4 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wings | Steeple Rock | 5b | 2 m |
| North Ridge | Steeple Rock | 1+ | 2 m |
| Direct Finish | Steeple Rock | 3 | 2 m |
| East Ridge | Steeple Rock | 1+ | 2 m |