Mount Deception, Mountain peak in Olympic National Park, United States
Mount Deception rises to 7,788 feet as the second highest mountain in the Olympic range, featuring steep slopes and two small glaciers on its northern face.
The Seattle Press Expedition initially named it Mount Holmes before G.A. Whitehead of the U.S. Forest Service changed it to Mount Deception due to navigation challenges.
The mountain serves as a training ground for mountaineers who develop technical skills in self-arrest techniques, rock climbing, and advanced route-finding methods.
Climbers access the mountain through Upper Dungeness trailhead, following a 21-mile round trip that requires crampons, ice axes, and helmets for safety.
Located in the Olympic Mountains rain shadow, Mount Deception receives significantly less precipitation than peaks in the western section of the range.
Location: Washington
Location: Jefferson County
GPS coordinates: 47.81315,-123.23351
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:07
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