Black Mountain (Alaska)

Black Mountain is a prominent 5,891 foot (1,796 meter) mountain summit located in the Alsek Ranges of the Saint Elias Mountains, in southeast Alaska.[4] The mountain is situated in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, 75 mi (121 km) northwest of Juneau, between the Riggs and McBride glaciers. The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for viewing or climbing Black Mountain. Weather permitting, Black Mountain can be seen from Muir Inlet of Glacier Bay, which is a popular destination for cruise ships.

Black Mountain
Black Mountain, southwest aspect
Highest point
Elevation5,891 ft (1,796 m)[1][2]
Prominence1,548 ft (472 m)[1]
Isolation4.2 mi (6.8 km)[1]
Coordinates59°06′55″N 136°07′18″W[1]
Geography
Black Mountain is located in Alaska
Black Mountain
Black Mountain
Location of Black Mountain in Alaska
LocationGlacier Bay National Park
Hoonah-Angoon
Alaska, United States
Parent rangeAlsek Ranges
Saint Elias Mountains[1]
Topo mapUSGS Skagway A-3
Climbing
Easiest routeNorth slope[3]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Black Mountain has a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and cool summers.[5] Weather systems coming off the Gulf of Alaska are forced upwards by the Saint Elias Mountains (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. This climate supports the Riggs Glacier below the west slopes, and McBride Glacier to the east.

Black Mountain and Riggs Glacier

See also

References
  1. "Black Mountain, Alaska". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
  2. Black Mountain AK, listsofjohn.com
  3. "Black Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
  4. "Black Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
  5. Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L.; McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11. ISSN 1027-5606.
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