Record SL-672511 · Wikidata Q23018423
Pilot Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
3,512
m
11,522 ft
Prominence
762 m
Isolation
17.2 km
Coordinates
44.9766° N,
109.8821° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaPilot Peak, elevation 11,699 feet (3,566 m), is a prominent mountain peak in the Absaroka Range in Park County, Wyoming. The peak is visible from US Route 212, the Beartooth Highway just east of the Northeast Entrance Station to Yellowstone National Park. Index Peak rises just north of Pilot Peak. Pilot Peak is composed of crumbly rock and rarely climbed. Its first documented ascent was in 1932 by Robert McKenzie and Hollis Mees. Pilot Peak's name first appeared on an 1873 map, and was officially adopted in 1937 by the United States Board on Geographic Names.
First ascent
Date
12 Aug 1932
Orrin H. Bonney, Lorraine G. Bonney, , ''Guide to the Wyoming Mountains and Wilderness Areas'', Sage Books, page 255
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Index Peak | 3,264 m | N 351° | 1.1 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Route, Southwest Face | Pilot Peak | 5a | 3.3 km |