Horsemans Pack facts for kids
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 Horsemans Pack
Location in Washington (state)
Horsemans Pack
Location in the United States
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,156 ft (2,486 m) |
| Prominence | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Skagit County, Washington, U.S. |
| Parent range | Cascade Range |
| Topo map | USGS Diablo Dam |
Horsemans Pack, also known as "The Horseman", is a tall mountain in the North Cascades National Park. It stands at about 8,156 feet (2,486 meters) high. This mountain is located in the state of Washington, in the United States.
Horsemans Pack is found in the southern part of the national park. It is about 0.70 miles (1.13 kilometers) west of another peak called Snowfield Peak. A large ice formation, the Neve Glacier, flows down from the eastern side of Horsemans Pack.
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Exploring Horsemans Pack
Horsemans Pack is part of the amazing Cascade Range. This mountain range stretches through parts of North America. The Cascades are known for their rugged peaks and beautiful natural areas.
Where is Horsemans Pack Located?
This mountain is located in Skagit County, Washington. It is deep inside the wilderness of North Cascades National Park. The park is famous for its many glaciers and tall, jagged mountains.
Nearby Natural Features
Horsemans Pack is close to several interesting natural spots. To its west is Snowfield Peak, another impressive mountain. The Neve Glacier is a large body of ice that covers parts of the mountain's eastern slopes. Glaciers are like slow-moving rivers of ice. They are formed over many years from packed snow.
Images for kids
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South aspect
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Horsemans Pack (left), The Horseman (right) from northeast
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East aspect
