Abercrombie Mountain is a tall peak in the Selkirk Mountains of northeast Washington located within the Colville National Forest. At 7,310 feet (2,228 m) in elevation,[1] it is the highest point in Stevens County, and the second highest peak in eastern Washington. Gypsy Peak, within the Salmo-Priest Wilderness is at least 10 feet (3.0 m) taller.[3] With a prominence of 5,168 feet (1,575 m), Abercrombie Mountain is one of the ultra prominent peaks in the United States, and is the 7th most prominent peak in the state of Washington.[2][4]

Abercrombie Mountain
Abercrombie Mountain as seen from the ridge to Hooknose Mountain
Highest point
Elevation	7,310 ft (2,228 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence	5,168 ft (1,575 m)[2]
Listing	US most prominent peaks 116th
Coordinates	48°55′42″N 117°27′36″W[1]
Geography
Abercrombie Mountain Washington, U.S.
Location	Stevens County, Washington, U.S.
Parent range	Selkirk Mountains
Topo map	USGS Newport

Abercrombie Peak was named for Lieutenant William R. Abercrombie, who explored the nearby Pend Oreille River in 1879 and 1883.[5]

See also

• List of mountain peaks of North America
  • List of mountain peaks of the United States
    • List of Ultras of the United States

References

External links

• "Abercrombie Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.

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