Boggs Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Boggs Peak |
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Boggs Peak (left) and Begich Peak seen from Turnagain Arm
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,518 ft (1,377 m) |
| Prominence | 1,030 ft (310 m) |
| Parent peak | Begich Peak |
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 Boggs Peak
Location in Alaska
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| Location | Chugach National Forest Anchorage Municipality, Alaska United States |
| Parent range | Chugach Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Seward D-5 |
Boggs Peak is a mountain in Alaska, United States. It stands 4,518-foot (1,377 m) tall. This peak is part of the Chugach Mountains, near the city of Anchorage.
The mountain is located inside the Chugach National Forest. It is about 4 mi (6 km) north of Portage Lake. Another peak, Begich Peak, is 1.24 mi (2 km) away.
Why is it Called Boggs Peak?
The name "Boggs Peak" was officially chosen in 1976. It honors a person named Hale Boggs (1914-1972). He was a very important leader in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Hale Boggs disappeared on October 16, 1972. He was on an airplane flight from Anchorage to Juneau. Another important person, Congressman Nick Begich, was also on the plane. The plane and the people on board were never found.
What is the Climate Like?
Boggs Peak is in a subarctic climate zone. This means it has very cold and snowy winters. Summers are usually mild.
Temperatures can drop below −20 °C (about -4 °F). With wind, it can feel even colder, below −30 °C (-22 °F). The best time for climbing the mountain is usually May and June. This is when the weather is most favorable.
Rain and melting snow from the mountain flow into nearby streams. These streams eventually join the Twentymile River. This river then empties into Turnagain Arm.
