East Peak (Alaska) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids East Peak |
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East Peak and Mt. Benet from the west
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,650 ft (2,030 m) |
| Prominence | 500 ft (150 m) |
| Isolation | 1.14 mi (1.83 km) |
| Parent peak | Peak 7193 (Mount Benet) |
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 East Peak
Location in Alaska
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| Location | Valdez-Cordova Borough Alaska, United States |
| Parent range | Chugach Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Valdez A-6 |
East Peak is a tall mountain in Alaska, part of the Chugach Mountains. It stands about 6,650 feet (2,027 meters) high. Its top is covered in ice and snow all year round, like a giant frozen hat!
You can find East Peak about 7 miles (11 km) east of a town called Valdez. It's also near Mount Francis and Hogback Ridge. Even though it's not the tallest mountain, it looks very impressive! This is because its western side rises sharply from the ocean's edge at Prince William Sound.
The mountain got its name in 1898 from Captain William R. Abercrombie. He was leading a trip to find a path from the coast of Alaska to the Klondike region.
Weather Around East Peak
East Peak is in a subarctic climate zone. This means it has very long, cold, and snowy winters. The summers are usually mild.
The weather here is greatly affected by the Gulf of Alaska. Air coming from the Gulf hits the Chugach Mountains and is forced to rise. This process, called orographic lift, causes a lot of rain and snow to fall.
Temperatures can drop very low, sometimes below −20 °C (−4 °F). With the wind, it can feel even colder, below −30 °C (−22 °F). This cold climate helps keep several glaciers alive. These include the Rubin, Keystone, and Camicia Glaciers, plus many smaller ones hanging on the mountain.
