Mount Wake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Wake |
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Aerial view of Mount Wake
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,100+ ft (2,770+ m) |
| Prominence | 1,900 ft (580 m) |
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 Mount Wake
Location in Alaska
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| Location | Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Parent range | Alaska Range |
| Topo map | USGS Talkeetna D-2 |
| Type of rock | Granite |
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| First ascent | 1979 Gary Bocarde, Nick Parker, Paul Denkewalter |
Mount Wake is a tall mountain in Alaska, United States. It stands about 9,100 feet (2,774 meters) high. You can find it in the Alaska Range, inside Denali National Park and Preserve. It's located on the west side of the Ruth Gorge.
Mount Wake is about 14 miles (23 km) southeast of Denali. Denali is North America's highest peak. Mount Wake is also about 6 miles (9 km) southwest of The Moose's Tooth. Its closest higher peak is Mount Dickey, about 3 miles (5 km) to the north.
Even though it's not the tallest mountain around, Mount Wake is famous for its amazing north face. This side of the mountain has a huge, steep granite wall. It rises over 4,000 feet (1,200 meters) straight up! A famous explorer named Dr. Frederick Cook named Mount Wake. He named it after his friend, Charles Wake.
Climate Around Mount Wake
Mount Wake is in a subarctic climate zone. This means it has very long, cold, and snowy winters. The summers are usually cool. Temperatures can drop below -20 °F (-29 °C). With wind, it can feel even colder, below -30 °F (-34 °C).
The best time to visit Mount Wake is usually from May through June. During these months, the weather is often clearer. This makes it easier to see the mountain and, for experienced climbers, to attempt an ascent.
