Mount Brooks (Alaska) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Brooks |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 11,890 ft (3,620 m) |
Prominence | 1,790 ft (550 m) |
Parent peak | Denali |
Geography | |
Location | Denali Borough, Alaska, United States |
Parent range | Alaska Range |
Topo map | USGS Mount McKinley A-3 |
Mount Brooks is a tall mountain peak located in the middle of the Alaska Range. It is part of the amazing Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska, United States. This mountain stands very high, reaching about 11,890 feet (or 3,624 meters) into the sky.
About Mount Brooks
Mount Brooks is connected to a larger group of mountains. It is part of a ridge that stretches out from the huge Denali mountain. This ridge also includes other peaks like Pyramid Peak and Mount Silverthrone.
Where is Mount Brooks?
The mountain is found in a special part of Alaska. It sits between two large ice rivers, called Brooks Glacier and Traleika Glacier. If you look north from Mount Brooks, you can see another big glacier known as Muldrow Glacier.
What is the Summit Like?
The very top of Mount Brooks, called its summit, is partly covered in ice. This makes it look very beautiful and rugged. It's a key part of the stunning scenery in Denali National Park.