Genesis Peak, North Cascades National Park
Facts and practical information
Genesis Peak is a 7,244 ft mountain summit located in the North Cascades, in Whatcom County of Washington, United States. It is situated within North Cascades National Park and Stephen Mather Wilderness. The nearest higher neighbor is Mount Prophet, 2.22 miles to the northwest. Like many North Cascade peaks, Genesis Peak is more notable for its large, steep rise above local terrain than for its absolute elevation. Topographic relief is significant since the southern aspect of the mountain rises 5,400 feet above the Big Beaver Valley in approximately 2 mi, and the eastern aspect of the mountain rises 5,600 feet above Ross Lake in approximately 3 mi. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into Ross Lake via Skymo, No Name, and Big Beaver Creeks. The first ascent of this peak was made September 13, 1975, by Norman Burke, Cliff Lawson, Ed Lebert, and Dan Sjolseth. ()
North Cascades National Park
Genesis Peak – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Desolation Peak, Mount Prophet.