Twin Sisters Mountain

Twin Sisters Mountain
As seen from southern flank of Mount Baker
Highest point
Elevation7,000+ feet (2,130+ m)
Prominence3,520 ft (1,070 m)
Coordinates48°42′16″N 121°59′15″W / 48.7045599°N 121.9873731°W / 48.7045599; -121.9873731
Geography
Twin Sisters Mountain
Location in Washington
Interactive map of Twin Sisters Mountain
LocationWhatcom County, Washington, U.S.
Parent rangeCascade Range
Topo mapUSGS Twin Sisters Mountain
Geology
Mountain typeIgneous dunite

Twin Sisters Mountain (Nooksack: Kwetl’kwítl’ Smánit, "red mountain"), commonly called the Twin Sisters, is a mountain in the U.S. state of Washington. Part of the Cascade Range, it lies just southwest of Mount Baker. Of its two main peaks, South Twin is higher, with a summit elevation above 7,004 feet (2,135 m). The summit of North Twin is above 6,644 feet (2,025 m). There are several glaciers on the northeast slopes of Twin Sisters Mountain.