Peters Dome facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Peters Dome |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 10,571 ft (3,222 m) |
| Prominence | 2,500 ft (760 m) |
| Parent peak | Denali |
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 Peters Dome
Location in Alaska
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| Location | Denali Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Parent range | Alaska Range |
| Topo map | USGS Mount McKinley A-3 |
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| Easiest route | basic snow/ice |
Peters Dome is a large mountain located in the middle of the Alaska Range. This impressive peak stands tall within the beautiful Denali National Park in Alaska, United States. It is about 7.6 mi (12 km) northwest of Denali, which is the tallest mountain in North America.
Discovering Peters Dome
Peters Dome is a very tall mountain, reaching 10,571-foot (3,222 m) into the sky. It is known for its rounded, dome-like shape, which is covered in snow and ice all year round. This makes it look like a giant, white cap on the landscape.
Location and Surroundings
Peters Dome is an important part of the Alaska Range, a long chain of mountains. It is found in Denali Borough, a region in Alaska. The mountain is completely inside Denali National Park and Preserve, a huge area protected for its wildlife and natural beauty.
A Neighbor to Denali
Even though Peters Dome is very close to Denali, the two mountains are separated by a deep valley. This valley is called the Peters Basin. It was carved out by glaciers over thousands of years.
The Peters Glacier
The Peters Basin is also the starting point for a huge river of ice called the Peters Glacier. This glacier flows down from the mountains. The top of Peters Dome is much higher than where the glacier begins, about 3,000 feet (910 m) above it.
