It is a spectacular peak in the Cascades Mountains, with an elevation of 9414 feet. It is the second highest non volcanic peak in the state, after Bonanza Peak, and ranks seventh among all peaks in Washington State. It is the highest peak of the Stuart Mountains, located in the central area of the Cascades Mountains in central Washington state, south of Stevens Pass and east of Snoqualmi Pass, belonging to the wilderness of the Alpine Lake region. It is a huge granite mountain known for its majestic mountain shape and complex terrain. Multiple hiking routes are provided, including the technical West Mountain Ridge route. It is one of the largest bare granite monomers in the United States.

It is a historic coastal battery located in Fort Flagler State Historical Park in Jefferson County, Washington, USA. Built between 1903 and 1905, in memory of Thomas A. of the United States Second Infantry Division who died in the 1898 Battle of El Canes, Cuba Lieutenant Wansboro. It consists of two 3-inch M1903 guns and corresponding gun mounts, which use M1903 base type gun mounts to provide some protection for the gunner during loading. Now open to the public, showcasing the military defense facilities of that era.