Mount Church (Alaska) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Church
Highest point
Elevation	7,621 ft (2,323 m)
Prominence	3,920 ft (1,190 m)
Geography
Mount Church Location in Alaska
Location	Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska, United States
Parent range	Alaska Range
Topo map	USGS Talkeetna D-2

Mount Church is a 7,621-foot (2,323 m) mountain in the Alaska Range, in Denali National Park and Preserve, overlooking Ruth Glacier. It is situated on the west side of the Ruth Gorge and 0.87 mi (1 km) southeast of Mount Grosvenor, which is the nearest higher neighbor. The mountain was named by famed explorer Dr. Frederick Cook who claimed the first ascent of Mount McKinley in 1906, but was later disproved.

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Church is located in a subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool summers. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for climbing or viewing.

From back to front, Mount Church, Mount Johnson, Mount Wake, and Mount Bradley