Mount Fairchild, Mountain summit in Olympic National Park, United States.
Mount Fairchild reaches an elevation of 2,108 meters and stands as the second-highest peak in the Bailey Range of the Olympic Mountains.
The mountain received its name in 1975 to honor William R. Fairchild, a pilot who conducted glacier research flights before his tragic death in 1969.
The mountain's first recorded ascent occurred in 1963 when climbers Denny Pruitt, Dan Baker, Jack Christiansen, and Roy Etten reached the summit.
Access to Mount Fairchild involves a 39-kilometer journey through the Elwha River Drive, requiring a parking permit and Olympic National Park entrance fee.
The Fairchild Glacier at the mountain's base feeds Fairchild Creek, contributing to the complex water system of the Olympic Mountains region.
Location: Clallam County
Elevation above the sea: 2,108 m
GPS coordinates: 47.90009,-123.63352
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:53
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