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Gunsight Peak

Coordinates: 48°18′24″N 120°59′38″W / 48.30667°N 120.99389°W / 48.30667; -120.99389
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Gunsight Peak
Northwest aspect centered at top
Highest point
Elevation8,198 ft (2,499 m)[1]
Prominence518 ft (158 m)[1]
Coordinates48°18′24″N 120°59′38″W / 48.30667°N 120.99389°W / 48.30667; -120.99389[2]
Geography
Gunsight Peak is located in Washington (state)
Gunsight Peak
Gunsight Peak
Location in Washington
Gunsight Peak is located in the United States
Gunsight Peak
Gunsight Peak
Location in the United States
LocationChelan County, Washington, U.S.
Parent rangeCascade Range
Topo mapUSGS Agnes Mountain
Climbing
Easiest routeclass 5

Gunsight Peak (8,198 feet (2,499 m)) is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington.[3] On the east slopes of Gunsight Peak lies Blue Glacier while to the west lies the larger Chickamin Glacier. The tallest of a series of peaks along Blue Mountain, Gunsight Peak is a challenging climb and ropes are recommended.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Gunsight Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  2. ^ "Gunsight Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  3. ^ Agnes Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 10, 2013.