Radio Control Tower facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Radio Control Tower
The west face of Radio Control Tower
Highest point
Elevation	8,670 ft (2,640 m)
Geography
Radio Control Tower Location in Alaska
Location	Denali Borough Alaska, United States
Parent range	Alaska Range
Topo map	USGS Talkeetna D-3
Type of rock	Granite
Climbing
Easiest route	East Ridge

Radio Control Tower is a tall, rocky peak in Alaska. It stands about 8,670 feet (2,643 meters) high. This peak is a special type of mountain called a nunatak. A nunatak is a mountain that sticks out of a glacier or ice field. Radio Control Tower is found in the Alaska Range, inside Denali National Park and Preserve.

This peak is located in the Southeast Fork Kahiltna Glacier valley. It is west of the Kahiltna base camp. This camp is a starting point for climbers who want to reach Denali or Mount Hunter. To get to this area, people usually fly in a small plane from Talkeetna. Radio Control Tower is about 7.86 miles (12.65 km) south of Denali. It is also about 2.17 miles (3.49 km) northwest of Mount Hunter. Another peak, Mount Frances, is about 1.3 miles (2.1 km) northwest of Radio Control Tower.

Weather Around the Peak

Radio Control Tower centered

The weather around Radio Control Tower is part of a subarctic climate. This means it has very long, cold, and snowy winters. The summers are cool. Temperatures can drop below -20 °C (-4 °F). With wind, it can feel even colder, below -30 °C (-22 °F).

• Best time to visit: The months of May and June usually have the best weather. This is when it's most pleasant for climbing or just enjoying the views.
• Check the forecast: You can find local weather information for the area online.

Kahiltna base camp with Radio Control Tower to the right behind the plane wing