Fisher Peak (Washington)
| Fisher Peak | |
|---|---|
Fisher Peak seen from the North Cascades Highway | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,087 ft (2,465 m) |
| Prominence | 835 ft (255 m) |
| Parent peak | Mount Arriva (8,215 ft) |
| Isolation | 1.02 mi (1.64 km) |
| Coordinates | 48°32′43″N 120°49′26″W / 48.54528°N 120.82389°W |
| Geography | |
| Interactive map of Fisher Peak | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Chelan / Skagit |
| Protected area | North Cascades National Park Stephen Mather Wilderness |
| Parent range | North Cascades Cascade Range |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Arriva |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Late Cretaceous |
| Rock type | Tonalitic pluton |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1940, Fred Beckey, Jim Crooks, Ed Kennedy |
| Easiest route | Scrambling |
Fisher Peak is an 8,087-foot-elevation (2,465-meter) mountain summit located in the North Cascades of Washington state. It is situated on the boundaries of the Stephen Mather Wilderness and North Cascades National Park, midway between Black Peak and Easy Pass, and adjacent to Repulse Peak. Precipitation runoff from Fisher Peak's north and east slopes drains to Fisher Creek and Granite Creek which flow to the Skagit River, whereas the west slope drains into tributaries of the Stehekin River. Topographic relief is significant as the east aspect rises approximately 2,100 feet (640 meters) in less than one-half mile (0.8 km). The mountain's toponym has been officially adopted by the United States Board on Geographic Names.