Mount Degenhardt

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Mount Degenhardt

In background left to right, Mouth Terror, Mount Degenhardt, The Pyramid, Inspiration Peak and the McMillan Spires
Elevation 8,004 ft (2,440 m)[1]
Prominence 280 ft (85 m)[1]
Location
Mount Degenhardt
Whatcom County, Washington, U.S.
Range Cascade Range
Coordinates 48°46′17″N 121°17′35″W / 48.77139°N 121.29306°W / 48.77139; -121.29306Coordinates: 48°46′17″N 121°17′35″W / 48.77139°N 121.29306°W / 48.77139; -121.29306[2]
Topo map USGS Mount Challenger

Mount Degenhardt (8,004 feet (2,440 m)) is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington.[3] Located in the northern section of the park, Mount Degenhardt is in the Picket Range and is .30 mi (0.48 km) southeast of Mount Terror and .75 mi (1.21 km) west of McMillan Spire. Mount Degenhardt is named after William Degenhardt, an early 20th century mountain climber. The Terror Glacier lies on the southeast slopes of Mount Degenhardt.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Mount Degenhardt, Washington". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved July 20, 2013. 
  2. ↑ "Mount Degenhardt". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved July 20, 2013. 
  3. ↑ TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Mount Challenger, WA (Map). http://www.topoquest.com/map.php?lat=48.77152&lon=-121.29318&datum=nad83&zoom=4. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
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