Mount Bradley (Alaska) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Bradley |
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Aerial view of Mount Bradley
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,100+ ft (2,770+ m) |
| Prominence | 2,700 ft (820 m) |
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 Mount Bradley
Location in Alaska
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| Location | Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Parent range | Alaska Range |
| Topo map | USGS Talkeetna D-2 |
| Type of rock | Granite |
Mount Bradley is a tall mountain in the Alaska Range, located in Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska, United States. It stands about 9,100+ ft (2,770+ m) (2,774 meters) high. You can find it on the west side of the Ruth Gorge, which is a huge, deep valley carved by a glacier.
Mount Bradley is about 13.33 mi (21 km) southeast of Denali, which is the tallest mountain in North America. It's also about 4.68 mi (8 km) southwest of a peak called The Moose's Tooth. Even though it's not the highest mountain around, Mount Bradley is famous for its north face. This side of the mountain has a nearly 5,000-foot (1,524-meter) wall of solid granite rock!
The mountain was named by a famous explorer, Dr. Frederick Cook. He named it after John R. Bradley, who helped fund Cook's expeditions.
Weather at Mount Bradley
Mount Bradley is in a subarctic climate zone. This means it has very long, cold, and snowy winters. The summers are usually cool. Temperatures can drop below −20 °F (−29 °C), and with the wind, it can feel even colder, sometimes below −30 °F (−34 °C).
If you want to visit or climb Mount Bradley, the best time to go is usually from May through June. The weather is most pleasant during these months, making it easier to see the amazing views and explore the area.
Images for kids
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John R. Bradley in 1907
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Left to right: Mount Church, Mount Johnson, Mount Wake, and Mount Bradley seen from a flight through Ruth Gorge
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Left to right: Mount Johnson, Mount Wake, Mount Bradley, and Mount Dickey seen from the Moose's Tooth area
