Ludden Peak
| Ludden Peak | |
|---|---|
North aspect (centered), from Hurricane Hill | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,854 ft (1,784 m) |
| Prominence | 694 ft (212 m) |
| Parent peak | Mount Ferry (6,195 ft) |
| Isolation | 1.16 mi (1.87 km) |
| Coordinates | 47°51′22″N 123°32′25″W / 47.8560276°N 123.5402977°W |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | Addison "Doc" Ludden |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Jefferson |
| Protected area | Olympic National Park |
| Parent range | Olympic Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Queets |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Eocene |
| Rock type | Metaconglomerate |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Unknown |
| Easiest route | class 2 via Dodger Point |
Ludden Peak is a 5,854-foot (1,784-metre) mountain summit located within Olympic National Park in Jefferson County of Washington state. Ludden Peak is part of the Bailey Range, which is a subrange of the Olympic Mountains, and is set within the Daniel J. Evans Wilderness. In clear weather, the mountain can be seen from the park's visitor center on Hurricane Ridge. The nearest higher neighbor is Mount Scott, one mile to the south-southeast, line parent Mount Ferry rises 1.6 mi (2.6 km) to the southwest, Dodger Point is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) to the northeast, and Stephen Peak is set 2.7 mi (4.3 km) to the northwest. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into tributaries of the Elwha River.