Mount Church (Alaska)

Mount Church is a 7,621-foot (2,323 m) mountain in the Alaska Range, in Denali National Park and Preserve, overlooking Ruth Glacier.^[3][2] It is situated on the west side of the Ruth Gorge and 0.87 mi (1 km) southeast of Mount Grosvenor, which is the nearest higher neighbor.^[1] The mountain was named by famed explorer Dr. Frederick Cook who claimed the first ascent of Mount McKinley in 1906, but was later disproved.^[4]

Mount Church
North aspect
Highest point
Elevation	7,621 ft (2,323 m)[1]
Prominence	3,920 ft (1,190 m)[2]
Coordinates	62°52′45″N 150°41′00″W[3]
Geography
Mount Church Location in Alaska
Interactive map of Mount Church
Location	Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska, United States
Parent range	Alaska Range
Topo map	USGS Talkeetna D-2

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Church is located in a subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool summers.^[5] Winter temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for climbing or viewing.

Gallery

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  South Aspect
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  Left → Right: Mount Church, Mount Johnson, Mount Wake, and Mount Bradley
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  Mt. Grosvenor (left) and Mt. Church (right) appear as snowy twin peaks in the center. South aspect.

See also

• Mountain peaks of Alaska