Record SL-672107 · Wikidata Q96372824
Avalanche Peak
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Elevation
3,182
m
10,440 ft
Prominence
307 m
Isolation
4.8 km
Coordinates
44.4895° N,
110.1400° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaAvalanche Peak is a 10,568-foot (3,221 m) summit located on the shared border of Yellowstone National Park and North Absaroka Wilderness, in Park County, Wyoming. It is part of the Absaroka Range. It features a large bowl covered in scree and is popular with hikers for its view of Yellowstone Lake and the surrounding area. The mountain's name was officially adopted in 1930 by the United States Board on Geographic Names.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Peak | 3,154 m | SE 143° | 1.7 km |
| Grizzly Peak | 3,021 m | SW 231° | 3.7 km |
| Top Notch Peak | 3,066 m | S 183° | 4.2 km |
| Silvertip Peak | 3,235 m | NE 37° | 4.8 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalance Peak Trail | lwn | 3.7 km | — |