Mount Rumble facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Rumble |
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Mt. Rumble centered, Bellicose Peak behind left
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,530 ft (2,300 m) |
| Prominence | 2,430 ft (740 m) |
| Parent peak | Bellicose Peak |
| Listing | List of mountain peaks of Alaska |
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 Mount Rumble
Location in Alaska
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| Location | Chugach State Park Anchorage Municipality, Alaska United States |
| Parent range | Chugach Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Anchorage B-6 |
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| Easiest route | Scrambling |
Mount Rumble is a tall mountain in Alaska. It stands about 7,530-foot (2,295 m) high! You can find it in the Chugach Mountains, near Anchorage. This peak is part of Chugach State Park.
On a clear day, you might even spot Mount Rumble from the George Parks Highway. It is located about 24 mi (39 km) east of downtown Anchorage. The mountain is also about 3 mi (5 km) west of the Eklutna Glacier.
Understanding Mount Rumble's Climate
Mount Rumble is in a subarctic climate zone. This means it has very long, cold, and snowy winters. The summers are usually mild, not too hot or too cold.
Weather systems from the Gulf of Alaska bring a lot of moisture. When these systems hit the Chugach Mountains, the air is forced upwards. This process, called orographic lift, causes heavy rain and snow to fall on the mountain.
Temperatures on Mount Rumble can drop very low. They might go below −20 °C (which is −4 °F). With the wind, it can feel even colder, sometimes below −30 °C (−22 °F). The water from melting snow and rain flows down the peak into Peters Creek.
