Mount Healy facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Healy
Highest point
Elevation	5,716 ft (1,742 m)
Prominence	498 ft (152 m)
Isolation	1.35 mi (2.17 km)
Parent peak	Fang Mountain (6,736 ft)
Geography
Mount Healy Location in Alaska
Location	Denali National Park and Preserve Denali Borough Alaska, United States
Parent range	Alaska Range
Topo map	USGS Healy D-5
Climbing
Easiest route	Trail, scrambling

Mount Healy is a mountain in Alaska, United States. It stands 5,716 feet (1,742 meters) tall. You can find it in the Alaska Range, inside Denali National Park and Preserve.

The local Denaʼina language name for Mount Healy is Dlel Neelghu Nodaadlghunee. This means "mountains that are joined together."

Mount Healy is very close to the park's main office. It is also about 6 miles (10 km) south of the town of Healy. The George Parks Highway and the Alaska Railroad both run along the eastern side of the mountain. They pass through the Nenana River Gorge there.

Mount Healy is a long ridge, about nine miles (14 km) from east to west. It has jagged peaks and spires. The mountain's name comes from John J. Healy (1840–1908). He was a manager for a trading company. The name was officially recorded in 1921.

Exploring Mount Healy

Mount Healy is a popular spot for day hikes. This is because it's so close to the entrance of Denali National Park.

The mountain has different types of plant life. At the bottom, you'll find boreal forest. As you go higher, the trees disappear. The top parts have barren alpine ridges and even snowfields.

Weather at Mount Healy

Mount Healy has a subarctic climate. This means it has long, cold, and snowy winters. The summers are usually mild.

Temperatures can drop very low, sometimes below −20 °C (–4 °F). With the wind, it can feel even colder. The best time to visit or climb Mount Healy is usually from May through June. The weather is most pleasant during these months.

Water from the mountain flows into the Nenana River. This river is part of the larger Tanana River system.

Images for kids

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  Southeast aspect, from Sugar Loaf Mountain