Lincoln Peak (Washington)

Lincoln Peak is a tall peak subsidiary to Mount Baker in the Cascade Range in the U.S. state of Washington. It lies within the Mount Baker Wilderness and Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. At over 9,080 feet (2,770 m) in elevation it is the 16th-highest peak in Washington and 31st-highest in the Cascades, however Lincoln Peak's prominence is only 720 feet (220 m).[1] The nearest higher peak is Colfax Peak, 0.6 miles (1 km) to the east-northeast. Lincoln, Colfax, and Seward Peaks are erosional remnants from a much older eruptive episode, with more recent volcanic activity resulting in the nearby cone of the Mount Baker volcano.

Lincoln Peak
Lincoln Peak looking east-southeast from Grouse Ridge
Highest point
Elevation9,080+ ft (2,770+ m)[1]
Prominence720 ft (220 m)[1]
Isolation0.6 mi (1 km)[1]
Coordinates48°46′6″N 121°51′31″W[1]
Geography
Lincoln Peak
Location of Lincoln Peak in Washington
LocationWhatcom County, Washington, United States[2]
Parent rangeCascade Range
Topo mapUSGS Mount Baker quadrangle[2]

See also

References

  1. "Lincoln Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
  2. "Lincoln Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. 1979-09-10. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
  • "Lincoln Peak". PEAKWARE World Mountain Encyclopedia. Interactive Outdoors. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
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