Mount Worthington (Yukon)
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Mount Worthington is a 2,168-metre (7,113-foot) mountain summit in the Auriol Range of the Saint Elias Mountains, in Kluane National Park of Yukon, Canada.[1] The mountain is situated above the shores of Kathleen Lake, 7.2 km (4 mi) northwest of Kings Throne Peak across the lake, and 19 km (12 mi) south-southeast of Haines Junction, Yukon. The mountain can be seen from the Haines Highway as it prominently rises 1,570-metre (5,150-foot) above the lake. The mountain's name was officially adopted August 12, 1980, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.[1] Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Worthington is located in a subarctic climate with long, cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[2]
| Mount Worthington | |
|---|---|
 Mount Worthington and Kathleen Lake | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,168 m (7,113 ft) |
| Coordinates | 60°34′50″N 137°22′43″W[1] |
| Geography | |
  Mount Worthington Location in Yukon, Canada | |
| Location | Kluane National Park Yukon, Canada |
| Parent range | Auriol Range Saint Elias Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 115A11 Kathleen Lakes |
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