Mount Olympus (Washington) facts for kids
This page is about the mountain in Washington State. For the mountain in Utah, see Mount Olympus (Utah). For the mountain in Greece, see Mount Olympus.
Quick facts for kids Mount Olympus |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,980 ft (2,432 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 7,838 ft (2,389 m) |
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 Mount Olympus
Location in Washington (state)
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| Location | Olympic National Park, Jefferson County, Washington, US |
| Parent range | Olympic Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Olympus |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Eocene |
| Mountain type | Shale and sandstone |
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| First ascent | 1907 by L.A. Nelson and party |
| Easiest route | Glacier Climb |
Mount Olympus, at 7,980 feet (2,430 m), is the tallest and most prominent mountain in the Olympic Mountains of western Washington state. Located on the Olympic Peninsula, it is also the central feature of Olympic National Park. Mount Olympus is the highest summit of the Olympic Mountains; however, peaks such as Mount Constance and The Brothers, on the eastern margin of the range, are better known, being visible from the Seattle metropolitan area.
See also
In Spanish: Monte Olympus (Washington) para niños
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