Mount Wake is a mountain summit located in the Alaska Range, in Denali National Park and Preserve, in Alaska, United States. It is situated on the west side of the Ruth Gorge, southeast of Denali and southwest of The Moose's Tooth. The nearest higher neighbor is Mount Dickey, to the north. Mount Bradley lies to the north, and Mount Johnson lies to the southeast. Despite its relatively low elevation, it is notable for its north face with over 4,000 feet of vertical sheer granite. The mountain was named by famed explorer Dr. Frederick Cook for his friend Charles Wake.
Climate Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Wake is located in a Tundra climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool summers. Weather systems are forced upwards by the Alaska Range (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of snowfall. Winter temperatures can drop below −20 °F with wind chill factors below −30 °F. The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for viewing and climbing.Denali FAQ, American Alpine Institute, alpineinstitute.com, Retrieved 2024-01-08.
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Mountain peaks of Alaska Geology of Alaska
References
External links Incidents: American Alpine Journal NOAA weather: Talkeetna Localized weather: Mountain Forecast