Azurite Peak
Azurite Peak is an 8,400-foot (2,600-metre) double-summit mountain located at the common boundary point of Okanogan County, Skagit County, and Whatcom County in Washington state. It is part of the Okanogan Range which is a sub-range of the North Cascades Range. Azurite Peak is situated north of Azurite Pass on land administered by the Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest. The nearest higher neighbor is Tower Mountain, 5.24 miles (8.43 km) to the south-southeast, and Mount Ballard lies 1.97 miles (3.17 km) to the north. Remnants of a small pocket glacier are found on the east aspect. The Pacific Crest Trail traverses the base of Azurite Peak.
| Azurite Peak | |
|---|---|
Azurite Peak seen from northeast | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,400 ft (2,600 m) |
| Prominence | 1,880 ft (570 m) |
| Parent peak | Tower Mountain (8,444 ft) |
| Isolation | 5.20 mi (8.37 km) |
| Coordinates | 48°39′26″N 120°45′08″W |
| Geography | |
Azurite Peak Location in Washington Azurite Peak Azurite Peak (the United States) | |
| Location | Okanogan, Skagit, Whatcom counties Washington, U.S. |
| Parent range | North Cascades |
| Topo map | USGS Azurite Peak |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1933, Hermann Ulrichs, Sidney Shmerling |
| Easiest route | Scrambling, class 4 |
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