Aurora Peak (Washington) Explained

Aurora Peak
Elevation:4754+ ft (1449+ m)
Prominence:450feet
Location:Olympic National Park
Clallam County, Washington, U.S.
Range:Olympic Mountains
Map:USA Washington
Coordinates:48.0234°N -123.8124°W
Topo:USGS Lake Crescent

Aurora Peak is a summit in Olympic National Park in Clallam County, Washington. It is the highest point on Aurora Ridge. The northern flank of the ridge forms a steep escarpment above Lake Crescent, while the southern flank towers above the Sol Duc River. Other summits on the ridge are Sourdough Mountain and Lizard Head Peak. To the east the ridge is known as Happy Lake Ridge.

The Aurora Ridge Trail follows along the ridge line providing scenic views. The trail, rated moderate to difficult, changes in elevation from 1300to. The Park Service notes that "some sections of this trail are difficult to follow.".[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aurora Ridge Trail . National Park Service . 2010-12-28.