Scorpion Mountain (Washington)

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Scorpion Mountain
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Scorpion Mountain
Washington
Highest point
Elevation 5,535 ft (1,687 m) [1]
Coordinates 47°47′31″N121°11′49″W / 47.7920538°N 121.197046°W / 47.7920538; -121.197046 Coordinates: 47°47′31″N121°11′49″W / 47.7920538°N 121.197046°W / 47.7920538; -121.197046 [1]
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
Parent range Cascade Range
Topo map USGS Captain Point [1]
Climbing
Easiest route Johnson Ridge Trail [2]

Scorpion Mountain is a mountain in the U.S state of Washington located in Snohomish County near Skykomish. [2]

Contents

Hazards

The trail is a ridge trail with steep slopes on either side. [2]

Recreation

The summit affords a 360 degree view of the area, which includes Glacier Peak to the North. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Scorpion Mountain". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Scorpion Mountain". Washington Trails Association. Retrieved 2016-06-14.