Mount Washburn
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| Mount Washburn | |
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| Elevation | 10,243 feet (3,122 m) |
| Location | Wyoming, USA |
| Range | Greater Yellowstone |
| Prominence | 2,323 ft (708 m)[1] |
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| Topo map | USGS Mount Washburn |
| First ascent | August 28, 1870 (Washburn, others, first documented) |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Mount Washburn is a mountain in Yellowstone National Park, in the U.S. state of Wyoming.[2]
Mount Washburn was named for its discoverer, former Civil War general and U.S. Congressman Henry D. Washburn, who was the surveyor general of Montana after the war.
Views from the summit include much of the northern section of Yellowstone National Park and on clear days, the Teton Range is also visible. The mountain trails are some of the most frequented in the park, so summer hikes can be crowded. With an altitude gain of 1,393 feet (424 m) in 3 miles (4.8 km), the hike from Dunraven Pass to the summit is moderate. Another trail which climbs 1,491 feet (454 m) in only 2.25 miles (3.6 km) starts from the Chittenden parking area.[3]
One of three active Fire lookout towers in Yellowstone is located on the summit. There is a small Visitor Center and restrooms on the first floor, an observation deck on second and a ranger's residence on top floor (closed to the public).
[edit] Cited references
- ^ Mount Washburn, Wyoming. Peakbagger. Retrieved on 2007-02-18.
- ^ Mount Washburn, USGS Mount Washburn (WY) Topo Map (Map). Topozone. Retrieved on 2007-02-18.
- ^ Hiking-Canyon. Yellowstone National Park.com. Retrieved on 2007-02-18.
[edit] External links
- Mount Washburn Webcam - A webcam from the fire look out tower on the top of Mt. Washburn.
- Fire Lookout Tower information
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