Glossary / fake summit

fake summit

(noun)

fake summit (noun) — A point on a hike that appears to be the summit from a distance, but is not actually the highest point.

A point on a hike that appears to be the summit from a distance, but is not actually the highest point.

Example

We were disappointed to reach the fake summit, only to realize we still had more climbing to do.

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What is fake summit?

A point on a hike that appears to be the summit from a distance, but is not actually the highest point.

How do you use "fake summit" in a sentence?

We were disappointed to reach the fake summit, only to realize we still had more climbing to do.

What is another word for fake summit?

Common synonyms for fake summit include false summit and deceptive peak.

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