Phoenix Peak (Alaska)

Coordinates: 60°07′20″N 149°32′19″W / 60.12222°N 149.53861°W / 60.12222; -149.53861
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Phoenix Peak
NW aspect from Resurrection River valley
Highest point
Elevation5,187 ft (1,581 m)[1]
Prominence3,350 ft (1,021 m)[2]
Parent peakMount Alice[2]
Isolation5.67 mi (9.12 km)[2]
Coordinates60°07′20″N 149°32′19″W / 60.12222°N 149.53861°W / 60.12222; -149.53861[2]
Geography
Phoenix Peak is located in Alaska
Phoenix Peak
Phoenix Peak
Location in Alaska
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
BoroughKenai Peninsula
Protected areaKenai Fjords National Park[2]
Parent rangeKenai Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Seward A-7
Climbing
First ascent1964 by Don Stockard

Phoenix Peak is a 5,187-foot (1,581 m) mountain

Russian America, the Phoenix, which was constructed in 1794 by Russians in nearby Resurrection Bay.[3] The mountain's toponym was officially adopted in 1966 by the United States Geological Survey
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Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Phoenix Peak is located in a subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[4] Weather systems coming off the Gulf of Alaska are forced upwards by the Kenai Mountains (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall. Winter temperatures can drop below 0 °F with wind chill factors below −10 °F. The months May and June offer the most favorable weather for viewing the mountain. In fair weather, the Harding Icefield can be seen from the summit.

See also

Gallery

  • Phoenix Peak centered, with Marathon Mountain left of center and Mt. Benson at right edge. Resurrection Bay and Seward in lower half of frame.
    Phoenix Peak centered, with Marathon Mountain left of center and Mt. Benson at right edge. Resurrection Bay and Seward in lower half of frame.
  • Summit to right, from northwest.
    Summit to right, from northwest.

References

  1. ^ "Phoenix Peak - 5,187' AK". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Phoenix Peak, Alaska". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  3. ^ a b "Phoenix Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  4. ISSN 1027-5606
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External links
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