Forbidden Peak
| Forbidden Peak | |
|---|---|
Forbidden Peak, northwest aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,815 ft (2,687 m) NGVD 29 |
| Prominence | 1,055 ft (322 m) |
| Coordinates | 48°30′41″N 121°03′28″W / 48.5115158°N 121.0578916°W |
| Geography | |
Location in Washington, U.S. | |
| Interactive map of Forbidden Peak | |
| Parent range | North Cascades |
| Topo map | USGS Forbidden Peak |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | June 1, 1940 by Lloyd Anderson, Fred Beckey, Helmy Beckey, Jim Crooks, Dave Lind |
| Easiest route | West Ridge class 5.6 rock |
Forbidden Peak is an 8,815 feet (2,687 m) glacial horn located in North Cascades National Park, in Skagit County of Washington state. It is part of the North Cascades and is located near Cascade Pass. Forbidden Peak features a rock climbing route named West Ridge route which is featured in Fifty Classic Climbs of North America. The peak was first climbed by a party consisting of Fred Beckey, his brother Helmy Beckey, Jim Crooks, Lloyd Anderson and Dave Lind in 1940.