Austera Peak | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 8,339 ft (2,542 m) NAVD 88[1] |
Prominence | 414 ft (126 m)[1] |
Coordinates | 48°34′06″N 121°06′05″W / 48.56846°N 121.1015054°W[2] |
Geography | |
Location | Skagit County, Washington, U.S. |
Parent range | Cascade Range |
Topo map | USGS Forbidden Peak |
Austera Peak (8,339 feet (2,542 m)) is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington.[3] Located in the south unit of the park, Austera Peak is about 1 mi (1.6 km) north of Klawatti Peak and the same distance south of Primus Peak. The North Klawatti Glacier, Klawatti Glacier and the north section of McAllister Glacier all descend from the slopes of Austera Peak. Austera Peak is the highpoint along an arête known as Austera Towers.[3]