Tekoa Mountain (Washington)

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Tekoa, Washington, with Tekoa Mountain in the background

Tekoa Mountain is a 4,009-foot (1,222 m)[1] summit 4 km north of Tekoa, just south of the Spokane County–Whitman County line in the U.S. state of Washington. It is the highest point in Whitman County.[2][3] The peak is used as a launch site by hang gliding enthusiasts except when it is closed for fire danger.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ United States Geological Survey 1:24,000 topographic quad o47117c1 "Tekoa Mountain", 1980
  2. ^ Martin, Andy (1994). County high points: For all western and northeastern states. Old Adit Press. ISBN 0962876216. List maintained at Peakbagger.com
  3. ^ "Scenic features", Palouse Scenic Byway official website, Pullman, Washington: Pullman Chamber of Commerce, retrieved 2018-05-09
  4. ^ Rich Landers (June 15, 2014). "Spokane group ministers for free-flight sports". The Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. Retrieved 2018-05-09.

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Coordinates: 47°15′30″N 117°05′23″W / 47.25833°N 117.08972°W / 47.25833; -117.08972


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