Cecil Rhode Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cecil Rhode Mountain |
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North aspect, from Slaughter Ridge
(Cooper Landing and Kenai Lake below) |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,400 ft (1,300 m) |
| Prominence | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Isolation | 0.33 mi (0.53 km) |
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 Cecil Rhode Mountain
Location in Alaska
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| Location | Chugach National Forest Kenai Peninsula Borough Alaska, United States |
| Parent range | Kenai Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Seward B-8 |
Cecil Rhode Mountain is a cool mountain in Alaska, standing tall at 4,400-foot (1,341 m)! It's part of the Kenai Mountains on the Kenai Peninsula. You can find it inside the huge Chugach National Forest, about 50 mi (80 km) south of Anchorage. It's also super close to a small town called Cooper Landing, Alaska, just 1.7 mi (3 km) away.
On maps, this peak is sometimes called Cooper Benchmark. It's the most northern peak on a ridge that also includes Stetson Benchmark (which is 4,576 ft (1,395 m) high) and Peak 4593.
The mountain was named after a special person, Cecil E. Rhode (1902–1979). He was a director for the Izaak Walton League, a group that cares about nature. Cecil Rhode was also a great wildlife photographer and writer. He lived in Cooper Landing for 42 years and loved showing people the amazing wild places in Alaska. His photos and stories appeared in famous magazines like National Geographic, Sports Afield, and Outdoor Life. The mountain's name was officially chosen on August 13, 1981, by the United States Board on Geographic Names. All the rain and snow that falls on the mountain eventually flows into the Kenai River.
What is the Climate Like on Cecil Rhode Mountain?
Cecil Rhode Mountain is located in a subarctic climate zone. This means it has very long, cold, and snowy winters. The summers, however, are usually mild. During winter, temperatures can drop below −20 °C (that's really cold!), and with the wind, it can feel even colder, sometimes below −30 °C. Because of this chilly climate, you'll find forests of spruce and hemlock trees growing on the lower parts of the mountain.
