Mount Robert Barron facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Robert Barron
Mount Robert Barron, northwest aspect
Highest point
Elevation	3,475 ft (1,059 m)
Prominence	3,425 ft (1,044 m)
Isolation	11.67 mi (18.78 km)
Geography
Mount Robert Barron Location in Alaska
Location	Tongass National Forest Hoonah-Angoon Alaska, United States
Parent range	Alexander Archipelago Pacific Ranges
Topo map	USGS Juneau A-3
Climbing
Easiest route	7-mile unmaintained trail

Mount Robert Barron is a mountain in Alaska that stands 3,475 feet (1,059 meters) tall. It is located on Admiralty Island, which is part of the Alexander Archipelago. This mountain is the highest point on the island's Mansfield Peninsula. It is about 16 miles (26 km) west-southwest of Juneau. The land around it is managed by Tongass National Forest. Even though it's not one of the tallest mountains in the world, it rises very steeply from the water. It goes from sea level at Funter Bay to its peak in less than two miles.

The Story Behind Mount Robert Barron's Name

Robert Barron

This mountain was named in 1919 by the U.S. National Geodetic Survey. It was named after Robert James Barron (1896–1917). Robert and his father, James T. Barron, helped develop the Funter Bay area.

Robert joined the Aviation Service on June 2, 1917. On August 22, 1917, he showed great bravery. He tried to help two other pilots who were in danger. Sadly, he drowned in the Delaware River when his airplane fell into the water. The War Department honored his brave act. They named Barron Field in Texas after him. The name of Mount Robert Barron was officially approved in 1919. This was done by the United States Board on Geographic Names.

What is the Climate Like on Mount Robert Barron?

Mount Robert Barron has a subarctic climate. This means it has cold, snowy winters. The summers are usually mild. Weather systems from the Gulf of Alaska hit the mountains. This forces the air upwards, which is called orographic lift. This process causes a lot of rain and snow to fall.

Temperatures can drop very low, sometimes below −20 °C. With the wind, it can feel even colder, below −30 °C. If you want to visit or climb Mount Robert Barron, July is often the best month. The weather is usually most favorable then.