Rhino Peak facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rhino Peak
Rhino Peak, south aspect
Highest point
Elevation	6,400+ ft (1,950+ m)
Prominence	1,000 ft (300 m)
Isolation	1.91 mi (3.07 km)
Parent peak	Princess Peak
Geography
Rhino Peak Location in Alaska
Location	Tongass National Forest Juneau Borough Alaska, United States
Parent range	Coast Mountains Boundary Ranges Juneau Icefield
Topo map	USGS Juneau C-2
Climbing
Easiest route	class 5.2

Rhino Peak is a cool mountain in Alaska, standing about 6,400 feet tall. That's like two Eiffel Towers stacked on top of each other! It's part of the Coast Mountains and the Boundary Ranges. This peak is located on the huge Juneau Icefield. It's about 18 miles north of the city of Juneau. You can find it about 2 miles west of Princess Peak. The land around Rhino Peak is managed by the Tongass National Forest. This forest is a very large protected area. Rhino Peak sits right at the beginning of the famous Mendenhall Glacier. The name "Rhino Peak" was given to it in 1960. This was done by the United States Geological Survey, a group that maps the land.

Weather Around Rhino Peak

Rhino Peak has a special kind of weather called a subarctic climate. This means it has very long, cold, and snowy winters. The summers are usually cool. Weather systems often come from the Gulf of Alaska. When they hit the tall Coast Mountains, the air is forced to rise. This process is called orographic lift. It causes a lot of rain and snow to fall on the mountains.

Temperatures and Best Time to Visit

Temperatures at Rhino Peak can get super cold. They might drop below -20 degrees Celsius. With the wind, it can feel even colder, sometimes below -30 degrees Celsius! If you want to see or climb Rhino Peak, the best time to go is in July. This month usually has the nicest weather.