Ragged Peak (Denali National Park)
| Ragged Peak | |
|---|---|
 Northwest aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,160 ft (2,792 m)[1][2] |
| Prominence | 710 ft (216 m)[2] |
| Parent peak | Wedge Peak[2] |
| Isolation | 1.15 mi (1.85 km)[2] |
| Coordinates | 63°12′01″N 150°32′54″W / 63.2001547°N 150.5484207°W[3] |
| Geography | |
  Ragged Peak Location of Ragged Peak in Alaska | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Denali |
| Protected area | Denali National Park |
| Parent range | Alaska Range |
| Topo map | USGS Denali A-2[3] |
Ragged Peak is a 9,160-foot (2,792 m) summit in Alaska, United States.
Description
[edit]Ragged Peak is located in the Alaska Range and in Denali National Park and Preserve. It is situated 17 miles (27 km) northeast of Denali, the highest summit in North America.[3] Precipitation runoff from the mountain's slopes drains to the McKinley River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 3,160 feet (960 meters) above the Brooks Glacier in 0.75 mile (1.2 km). The mountain's descriptive name was applied in 1948 by Bradford Washburn because the peak is composed of extremely rugged, jagged rock that has been highly fractured by frost action.[1] The toponym was officially adopted in 1948 by the United States Board on Geographic Names.[3]
Climate
[edit]Based on the Köppen climate classification, Ragged Peak is located in a tundra climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[4] Winter temperatures can drop below −20 °F with wind chill factors below −30 °F. This climate supports the Brooks and Muldrow Glaciers surrounding the peak. The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for climbing or viewing Ragged Peak.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Dictionary of Alaska Place Names, Donald J. Orth, United States Government Printing Office (1967), page 790.
- ^ a b c d "Ragged Peak - 9,160' AK". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ^ a b c d "Ragged Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Denali FAQ, American Alpine Institute, alpineinstitute.com, Retrieved 2024-03-27.
External links
[edit]- Weather: Ragged Peak
- National Park Service site: Denali National Park & Preserve
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