Johannesburg Mountain

Johannesburg Mountain is one of the most famous peaks in the North Cascades of Washington state. Though not one of the top 100 peaks in the state by elevation, nor one of the top peaks as ranked by topographic prominence, Johannesburg is notable for its large, steep local relief, and particularly its immense, dramatic Northeast Face, which drops 5,00…
Johannesburg Mountain is one of the most famous peaks in the North Cascades of Washington state. Though not one of the top 100 peaks in the state by elevation, nor one of the top peaks as ranked by topographic prominence, Johannesburg is notable for its large, steep local relief, and particularly its immense, dramatic Northeast Face, which drops 5,000 feet in only 0.9 miles.
  • Elevation: 8,200+ ft (2,500+ m)
  • Location: Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
  • Prominence: 1,560 ft (480 m)
  • Parent range: North Cascades
  • Topo map: USGS Cascade Pass (WA)
  • First ascent: 1938 by Calder Bressler, Bill Cox, Ray Clough, Tom Myers
  • Easiest route: East Route (hike/scramble)

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Data from: en.wikipedia.org