Goat Mountain (Alaska) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Goat Mountain |
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Goat Mountain seen from Jewel Mountain
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,450 ft (1,970 m) |
| Prominence | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Parent peak | South Raven Peak |
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 Goat Mountain
Location in Alaska
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| Location | Chugach National Forest Anchorage Municipality, Alaska United States |
| Parent range | Chugach Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Anchorage A-6 |
Goat Mountain is a tall mountain peak in Alaska, standing at about 6,450 feet (1,966 meters) high. It's part of the amazing Chugach Mountains range. You can find it in the Anchorage Municipality, which is a large area in Alaska.
This mountain is located inside the Chugach National Forest. It sits at the very top of the Glacier Creek Valley. Goat Mountain is about 30 miles (48 km) southeast of downtown Anchorage. It's also about 8 miles (13 km) north of the Alyeska Resort and the town of Girdwood. The name "Goat Mountain" became official in 1932. On August 4, 2019, a small airplane had an accident on the mountain.
Understanding Goat Mountain's Climate
Goat Mountain is in a special kind of weather zone called a subarctic climate. This means it has very long, cold, and snowy winters. Summers are usually mild, not too hot.
During winter, temperatures can drop really low, sometimes below -20 °C (-4 °F). With the wind chill, it can feel even colder, below -30 °C (-22 °F)! This super cold weather helps keep huge glaciers on the mountain. You can find the massive Eagle Glacier on the east side of the peak. The Milk Glacier is on the western slope, and the Raven Glacier is to the northwest. These glaciers are like giant, slow-moving rivers of ice.
