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Forbidden Peak, North Cascades National Park

#22 among attractions in North Cascades National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain, Top attraction
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First ascent: 1940Elevation: 8815 ftProminence: 1055 ftCoordinates: 48°30'41"N, 121°3'29"W
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North Cascades National Park United States

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Moraine Lake, Boston Peak, Quien Sabe Glacier, Boston Glacier.

  • moraine lake north cascades national park location map
    1.6 miNW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

    Moraine Lake, North Cascades National Park

    41 min walk • Moraine Lake is located in North Cascades National Park, in the U. S. state of Washington. Moraine Lake is in a remote section of the park and well off any designated trails.

  • boston peak north cascades national park1.5 miSE
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Boston Peak, North Cascades National Park

    38 min walk • Boston Peak is a tall peak in the North Cascades in the U.S. state of Washington and within North Cascades National Park. At 8,894 feet in elevation it is the 26th highest peak in Washington.

  • quien sabe glacier north cascades national park1.3 miSE
    Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

    Quien Sabe Glacier, North Cascades National Park

    34 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 park1.2 miE
    Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

    Boston Glacier, North Cascades National Park

    30 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.

  • forbidden glacier north cascades national park0.5 miNW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

    Forbidden Glacier, North Cascades National Park

    12 min walk • Forbidden Glacier is on the north slopes of Forbidden Peak, North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington. The glacier is approximately.75 mi in length, 1 mi in width at its terminus and descends from 8,000 to 5,600 ft.

  • sharkfin tower1.2 miSE
    Mountain

    Sharkfin Tower

    30 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.

  • mount torment north cascades national park0.9 miW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Mount Torment, North Cascades National Park

    23 min walk • Mount Torment is a 8,120+ -foot high peak in the North Cascades of Washington in the United States. It is located approximately 65 miles northeast of the city of Everett.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Forbidden Peak?

Nearby attractions include Forbidden Glacier, North Cascades National Park (12 min walk), Mount Torment, North Cascades National Park (23 min walk).

Where to next? Visit washington Washington region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United States.

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