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Black Peak

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
 48.5182, -120.7339 Map & Directions
Length
12.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
5,100 feet
Highest Point
8,970 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Hard
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Black Peak

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Co-ordinates: 48.5182, -120.7339 Open in Google Maps

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Trailhead

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

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