Spire Point

Spire Point
Spire Point

Chelan and Skagit County, Washington, U.S.

Highest point
Elevation 8,264 ft (2,519 m) [1]
Prominence 784 ft (239 m) [1]
Coordinates 48°19′03″N 121°04′16″W / 48.31750°N 121.07111°W / 48.31750; -121.07111Coordinates: 48°19′03″N 121°04′16″W / 48.31750°N 121.07111°W / 48.31750; -121.07111 [2]
Geography
Location Chelan and Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
Parent range Cascade Range
Topo map USGS Dome Peak
Climbing
Easiest route class 5

Spire Point (8,264 feet (2,519 m)) is in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Wenatchee National Forests in the U.S. state of Washington.[3] On the northwest slope of Spire Point lies Spire Glacier while Dana Glacier is to the east. Ascending Spire Point is a technical climb.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Spire Point, Washington". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Spire Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  3. ↑ Dome Peak, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  4. ↑ Beckey, Fred (2003). Cascade Alpine Guide, Vol. 2; Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass. Mountaineer Books. p. 253. ISBN 978-0-89886-838-8.
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