Spire Point

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Spire Point
Spire Point
Chelan and Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
Elevation 8,264 ft (2,519 m)[1]
Prominence 784 ft (239 m)[1]
Location
Range Cascade Range
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]
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. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Spire Point, Washington". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013. 
  2. ↑ "Spire Point". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved March 10, 2013. 
  3. ↑ TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Dome Peak, WA (Map). http://www.topoquest.com/map.php?lat=48.31762&lon=-121.07122&datum=nad83&zoom=4. 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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