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Boston Peak, North Cascades National Park

#41 among attractions in North Cascades National Park

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Boston Peak, North Cascades National Park

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First ascent: 1938Elevation: 8894 ftProminence: 854 ftCoordinates: 48°29'45"N, 121°2'10"W
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North Cascades National Park United States

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Boston Peak – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sahale Mountain, Forbidden Peak, Quien Sabe Glacier, Boston Glacier.

  • sahale mountain north cascades national park~1790 ftSW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Sahale Mountain, North Cascades National Park

    9 min walk • Sahale Mountain is a jagged, glaciated mountain, in North Cascades National Park, in northern Washington state. The summit of Sahale Mountain is referred to as Sahale Peak.

  • forbidden peak north cascades national park1.5 miNW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Forbidden Peak, North Cascades National Park

    38 min walk • Forbidden Peak is an 8,815 feet glacial horn located in North Cascades National Park, in Skagit County of Washington state. It is part of the North Cascades and is located near Cascade Pass.

  • quien sabe glacier north cascades national park~1960 ftW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

    Quien Sabe Glacier, North Cascades National Park

    10 min walk • Quien Sabe Glacier is a glacier located on the west slopes of Boston Peak, North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington. Quien Sabe Glacier retreated 1200 meters from its Little Ice Age maximum in approximately 1850 to 1950. The glacier then advanced 55 meters between 1955 and 1975.

  • boston glacier north cascades national park0.7 miN
    Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

    Boston Glacier, North Cascades National Park

    19 min walk • Boston Glacier is located in a large cirque below several mountain peaks in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington. Approximately 1 mi long but nearly 3.5 mi wide, it is the largest glacier in North Cascades National Park.

  • sahale glacier north cascades national park0.6 miS
    Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

    Sahale Glacier, North Cascades National Park

    16 min walk • Sahale Glacier is located on the south slope of Sahale Mountain, North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington. It is approximately 0.25 mi in length and descends from 8,200 to 7,800 ft.

  • davenport glacier north cascades national park~1770 ftSE
    Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

    Davenport Glacier, North Cascades National Park

    9 min walk • Davenport Glacier is located in a cirque to the southeast of Boston Peak, North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington. The glacier is approximately.20 mi in length resting at between 8,000 and 7,500 ft.

  • sharkfin tower~1700 ftNW
    Mountain

    Sharkfin Tower

    9 min walk • Sharkfin Tower is an 8,120+ ft summit located in North Cascades National Park, in Skagit County of Washington state. It is set in the scenic North Cascades, which is a sub-range of the Cascade Range. The peak is situated midway on the high ridge which connects Forbidden Peak with Boston Peak.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Boston Peak?

Nearby attractions include Davenport Glacier, North Cascades National Park (9 min walk), Sahale Mountain, North Cascades National Park (9 min walk), Quien Sabe Glacier, North Cascades National Park (10 min walk), Sahale Glacier, North Cascades National Park (16 min walk).

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