Blue Hills (Washington)
The Blue Hills just west of Bremerton, Washington, also called the Bremerton Hills, Bald Hills, and Wildcat Hills, consist of Gold Mountain, Green Mountain, and several informally named hills. Reaching an elevation of 1761 feet (537 meters), a thousand feet above the glacial till that fills the Puget Lowland, they form a prominent landmark visible around the region. They are formed of uplifted blocks of marine basalts, the steep-walled canyons between the various summits being the fissures between the blocks (particularly prominent at Gold Creek and Union River). In addition to Gold Mountain and Green Mountain (the named members of the Blue Hills) are several other prominent peaks unofficially named according to their elevation (in feet):
- Kitsap Lookout, el. 1,360 feet
- Peak 1330 (also known as Peak 1320),
- Peak 1291.
- Peak 730.
| Blue Hills | |
|---|---|
Blue Hills Location of the Blue Hills | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Gold Mountain |
| Elevation | 1,761 ft (537 m) |
| Coordinates | 47°32′55″N 122°47′10″W |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| Region | Western Washington |
| Range coordinates | 47°33′00″N 122°48′00″W |
For a more complete list of hills see List of mountains and hills of Kitsap County, Washington. The name "Blue Hills" is said to come from the green trees appearing blue at a distance due to atmospheric optics.