Gilbert Peak (Washington) Explained

Gilbert Peak
Elevation Ft:8184
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence Ft:3664
Location:Goat Rocks, Washington, U.S.
Range:Cascade Range
Map:Washington#USA
Relief:1
Coordinates:46.4883°N -121.4069°W
Coordinates Ref:[2]
Topo:USGS Walupt Lake
Type:Stratovolcano
Easiest Route:Scramble

Gilbert Peak (is located in the Goat Rocks on the border of the Yakama Indian Reservation and Yakima County, in the U.S. state of Washington. Situated partly in the Goat Rocks Wilderness, Gilbert Peak is the highest summit in the Goat Rocks, which are the eroded remnants of an extinct stratovolcano.[3] Meade Glacier is located on the southeastern slopes of the peak, while Conrad Glacier is on the north slope.

Notes and References

  1. 2337. Gilbert Peak, Washington. 2012-11-17.
  2. 1519957. Gilbert Peak. 2012-11-17.
  3. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Walupt Lake, WA. 2012-11-17.