Avalanche Peak is a 10,568-foot (3,221 m) summit located on the shared border of Yellowstone National Park and North Absaroka Wilderness, in Park County, Wyoming.[3] It is part of the Absaroka Range.[4] It features a large bowl covered in scree and is popular with hikers for its view of Yellowstone Lake and the surrounding area.[5] The mountain's name was officially adopted in 1930 by the United States Board on Geographic Names.[6]

Avalanche Peak
Highest point
Elevation	10,568 ft (3,221 m)[1]
Prominence	1,008 ft (307 m)[1]
Parent peak	Silvertip Peak (10,645 ft)[2]
Isolation	2.99 mi (4.81 km)[2]
Coordinates	44°29′22″N 110°08′24″W[3]
Geography
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Location	Yellowstone National Park Park County, Wyoming, U.S.
Parent range	Absaroka Range Rocky Mountains
Topo map	USGS Sylvan Lake
Climbing
Easiest route	Trail

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification system, Avalanche Peak is located in a subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[7] Winter temperatures can drop below −10 °F with wind chill factors below −30 °F.

Gallery

See also

• List of mountains and mountain ranges of Yellowstone National Park

References

External links

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• Weather forecast: Avalanche Peak
• Avalanche Peak Trail: National Park Service

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