Inspiration Peak (Washington)

Inspiration Peak
Inspiration Peak above part of Terror Glacier
Highest point
Elevation7,891 ft (2,405 m)[1]
Prominence320 ft (98 m)[2]
Parent peakMount Degenhardt[2]
Isolation0.15 mi (0.24 km)[3]
Coordinates48°46′16″N 121°17′18″W / 48.77111°N 121.28833°W / 48.77111; -121.28833[3]
Geography
Inspiration Peak is located in Washington (state)
Inspiration Peak
Inspiration Peak
Location of Inspiration Peak in Washington
Inspiration Peak is located in the United States
Inspiration Peak
Inspiration Peak
Inspiration Peak (the United States)
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyWhatcom
Protected areaNorth Cascades National Park
Parent rangePicket Range
Cascade Range
Topo mapUSGS Mount Challenger
Geology
Type of rockSkagit Gneiss
Climbing
First ascent1940 by brothers Helmy and Fred Beckey
Easiest routeClimbing YDS 5.6 via West Ridge

Inspiration Peak is a 7,891-foot (2,405-metre) mountain summit located in the Picket Range within North Cascades National Park in the state of Washington.[1] The peak lies 0.28 mi (0.45 km) east of Mount Degenhardt, and 0.47 mi (0.76 km) west of McMillan Spires.[3] Terror Glacier remnants lie to the south of the peaks, and the McMillan Cirque glaciers hang on the north slopes. The first ascent of Inspiration Peak was made in 1940 by Fred Beckey and his brother Helmy via the West Ridge.[4] Inspiration Peak can be seen from the North Cascades National Park Newhalem visitor center, weather permitting.

  1. ^ a b "Inspiration Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2019-04-26.
  2. ^ a b "Inspiration Peak - 7,940' WA". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  3. ^ a b c "Inspiration Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference Beckey, Fred W 2008 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).