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Interesting peaks less than 13,000' high and/or having less than 300' of prominence

Although the accuracy of the source data is insufficient to conclusively determine the status of several peaks with elevations and/or prominences close to my inclusion criteria, I’ve decided to make the official determinations based on the “best available data”. As better data become available (such as updated DEMs) and/or somebody adds a rock to the cairn atop “Sky Pilot Peak”, I have the tools to update these designations.

This page includes a list of all peaks failing my criteria which are still at least 3950 meters (12,959 feet) tall and are either named, have prominences of at least 80 meters (262 feet), or seem interesting enough to include for other reasons. All of these peaks are in the underlying database, so registered climbers can apply their own criteria for determining their passing and marginality status via the My Peaks page.


Marginal Failing Peaks

Rank Help Icon Each passing peak is ranked among all other passing peaks, as determined using 'Best available data' (VRMC passing criteria). Peak Name Help Icon Peak names not yet recognized by the U.S. Geological Survey are surrounded by quotation marks.

Click a peak name to see detailed peak information including a (2-D) MyTopo Map of the summit area.
Elevation Help Icon The elevation is determined using 'Best available data' (VRMC passing criteria).

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Prominence Help Icon The prominence is determined using 'Best available data' (VRMC passing criteria).
 Mt. Irvine 2This peak does not appear to have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it does have sufficient prominence. 3This peak is tall enough for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data', so it will be included if it does end up having sufficient prominence.13,793' or 4204m226'197' to 328' by contours
 Mt. Corcoran 2This peak does not appear to have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it does have sufficient prominence. 3This peak is tall enough for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data', so it will be included if it does end up having sufficient prominence.13,727' or 4184m223'197' to 328' by contours
 UTM769620 2This peak does not appear to have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it does have sufficient prominence. 3This peak is tall enough for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data', so it will be included if it does end up having sufficient prominence.13,720' or 4182m295'269' to 335' by contours
 UTM883438 2This peak does not appear to have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it does have sufficient prominence. 3This peak is tall enough for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data', so it will be included if it does end up having sufficient prominence.13,678' or 4169m279'197' to 328' by contours
 “Sharktooth” 2This peak does not appear to have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it does have sufficient prominence. 3This peak is tall enough for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data', so it will be included if it does end up having sufficient prominence.13,665' or 4165m259'197' to 328' by contours
 “Mt. Williams” 2This peak does not appear to have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it does have sufficient prominence. 3This peak is tall enough for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data', so it will be included if it does end up having sufficient prominence.13,622' or 4152m259'236' to 302' by contours
 UTM857461 2This peak does not appear to have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it does have sufficient prominence. 3This peak is tall enough for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data', so it will be included if it does end up having sufficient prominence.13,530' or 4124m223'197' to 328' by contours
 UTM777615 2This peak does not appear to have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it does have sufficient prominence. 3This peak is tall enough for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data', so it will be included if it does end up having sufficient prominence.13,409' or 4087m240'197' to 328' by contours
 UTM783617 2This peak does not appear to have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it does have sufficient prominence. 3This peak is tall enough for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data', so it will be included if it does end up having sufficient prominence.13,343' or 4067m269'197' to 328' by contours
 UTM751908 2This peak does not appear to have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it does have sufficient prominence. 3This peak is tall enough for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data', so it will be included if it does end up having sufficient prominence.13,264' or 4043m299'272' to 338' by contours
 Centennial Peak 2This peak does not appear to have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it does have sufficient prominence. 3This peak is tall enough for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data', so it will be included if it does end up having sufficient prominence.13,228' or 4032m276'236' to 302' by contours
 UTM852432 2This peak does not appear to have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it does have sufficient prominence. 3This peak is tall enough for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data', so it will be included if it does end up having sufficient prominence.13,219' or 4029m236'197' to 328' by contours
 UTM692578 2This peak does not appear to have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it does have sufficient prominence. 3This peak is tall enough for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data', so it will be included if it does end up having sufficient prominence.13,087' or 3989m236'197' to 328' by contours
 UTM678596 2This peak does not appear to have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it does have sufficient prominence. 3This peak is tall enough for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data', so it will be included if it does end up having sufficient prominence.13,077' or 3986m226'197' to 328' by contours
 Ericsson Crag 2 2This peak does not appear to have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it does have sufficient prominence. 3This peak is tall enough for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data', so it will be included if it does end up having sufficient prominence.13,068' or 3983m217'197' to 328' by contours
 UTM661642 2This peak does not appear to have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it does have sufficient prominence. 3This peak is tall enough for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data', so it will be included if it does end up having sufficient prominence.13,022' or 3969m12,992' to 13,058' by contours236'197' to 328' by contours
 UTM758636 2This peak does not appear to have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it does have sufficient prominence. 3This peak is tall enough for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data', so it will be included if it does end up having sufficient prominence.13,012' or 3966m12,992' to 13,058' by contours279'197' to 328' by contours
 “Sky Pilot Peak” 5This peak appears to be too short for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it is tall enough.12,999' or 3962m12,992' to 13,058' by contours482'
 “Matthes Peak” 5This peak appears to be too short for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it is tall enough.12,989' or 3959m12,960' to 13,000' by contours830'

Clearly Failing Peaks

Rank Help Icon Each passing peak is ranked among all other passing peaks, as determined using 'Best available data' (VRMC passing criteria). Peak Name Help Icon Peak names not yet recognized by the U.S. Geological Survey are surrounded by quotation marks.

Click a peak name to see detailed peak information including a (2-D) MyTopo Map of the summit area.
Elevation Help Icon The elevation is determined using 'Best available data' (VRMC passing criteria).

Click an elevation to focus on detailed peak information.
Prominence Help Icon The prominence is determined using 'Best available data' (VRMC passing criteria).
 Keeler Needle 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.14,288' or 4355m210'
 “Starlight Peak” 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.14,219' or 4334m79'
 “Crooks Peak” 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.14,213' or 4332m161'
 “Third Needle” 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.14,114' or 4302m59'
 Polemonium Peak 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.14,091' or 4295m164'
 “Aiguille Extra” 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.14,062' or 4286m69'
 Mt. Muir 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.14,012' or 4271m276'
 Thunderbolt Peak 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.14,003' or 4268m253'
 “Aiguille du Paquoir” 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,990' or 4264m89'
 “Aiguille Junior” 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,927' or 4245m151'
 Disappointment Peak 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,917' or 4242m174'
 UTM892671 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,908' or 4239m174'
 “S’brutal Tower” 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,865' or 4226m125'
 “Balcony Peak” 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,858' or 4224m95'
 UTM757620 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,855' or 4223m151'
 UTM765621 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,802' or 4207m105'
 Discovery Pinnacle 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,753' or 4192m174'
 “Son of Split” 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,740' or 4188m197'
 “Michael’s Pinnacle” 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,688' or 4172m184'
 “Pyramidal Pinnacle” 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,665' or 4165m223'
 UTM884436 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,619' or 4151m256'
 Mt. Dade 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,612' or 4149m246'
 UTM678570 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,612' or 4149m164'
 “Koontz Pinnacle” 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,600' or 4145m90'
 Mt. Carillon 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,552' or 4131m278'
 UTM784609 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,547' or 4129m203'
 Mt. Prater 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,471' or 4106m194'
 UTM676049 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,471' or 4106m98'
 Mt. Lamarck 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,417' or 4090m113'
 UTM752636 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,414' or 4089m110'
 “Bilko Pinnacle” 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,409' or 4087m92'
 UTM521139 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,332' or 4064m210'
 “Ski Mountaineers Peak” 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,294' or 4052m217'
 UTM478421 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,270' or 4045m134'
 “Pip-squeak Spire” 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,268' or 4044m217'
 “Crumbly Spire” 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,267' or 4044m250'
 Clyde Spires (West Peak) 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,267' or 4044m124'
 Clyde Spires (East Peak) 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,241' or 4036m69'
 UTM658464 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,232' or 4033m171'
 Red Spur 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,186' or 4019m207'
 UTM435361 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,169' or 4014m194'
 “Mt. Marshall” 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,150' or 4008m138'
 Lawson Peak 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,133' or 4003m253'
 Broken Finger Peak 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,107' or 3995m207'
 UTM703599 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,090' or 3990m197'
 Pinnacle Ridge 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,084' or 3988m161'
 UTM490077 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,081' or 3987m285'
 “Petit Griffon” 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,054' or 3979m26'
 UTM557121 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,051' or 3978m125'
 UTM755594 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.13,035' or 3973m161'
 UTM549119 6This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'. 4This peak appears to be tall enough for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it's too short.13,012' or 3966m13,000' to 13,040' by contours164'
 Vennacher Needle 7This peak is too short for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data'.12,995' or 3961m915'
 Rodgers Peak 7This peak is too short for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data'.12,978' or 3956m744'
 Temple Crag 2This peak does not appear to have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it does have sufficient prominence. 7This peak is too short for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data'.12,976' or 3955m289'246' to 312' by contours
 Mt. Hansen 7This peak is too short for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data'.12,975' or 3955m300m+Prominence is greater than 300 meters
 UTM665468 7This peak is too short for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data'.12,972' or 3954m322'
 Mt. Robinson 7This peak is too short for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data'.12,967' or 3952m404'
 UTM470089 7This peak is too short for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data'.12,964' or 3951m500'
2 This peak does not appear to have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it does have sufficient prominence.
3 This peak is tall enough for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data', so it will be included if it does end up having sufficient prominence.
4 This peak appears to be tall enough for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it's too short.
5 This peak appears to be too short for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data'. However, based on 'Spot or contours' there is a chance that it is tall enough.
6 This peak does not have 300' of prominence based on 'Best available data'.
7 This peak is too short for inclusion in the Thirteeners based on 'Best available data'.

Data Submissions Welcome

I welcome information about summit and/or saddle elevations, but please study the Methodology page first so you know where my data come from. If you notice a mistake I’ve made (such as an incorrectly listed map elevation) or have accurate survey data for a summit or saddle, please send an email to me at: schmed@transpac.com.