Mount Washburn, Mountain summit in Yellowstone National Park, US
Mount Washburn rises to an elevation of 3,122 meters, featuring two trails that lead visitors through diverse mountain ecosystems to its peak.
The mountain received its name during the Washburn-Langford-Doane Expedition of 1870, honoring Henry D. Washburn who led the exploration of Yellowstone region.
The fire lookout tower at the summit houses interpretive exhibits that explain the natural features and geological history of the surrounding landscape.
Hikers can access the summit via the Dunraven Pass trail, gaining 425 meters over 4.8 kilometers, or through the steeper Chittenden Road path.
The mountain stands as the remaining northern section of an extinct volcano that was split in half by an eruption 631,000 years ago.
Location: Park County
Elevation above the sea: 3,122 m
GPS coordinates: 44.79756,-110.43379
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:04
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