The Rooster Comb facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Rooster Comb |
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The Rooster Comb
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 10,180 ft (3,100 m) |
| Prominence | 1,480 ft (450 m) |
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 The Rooster Comb
Location in Alaska
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| Location | Denali National Park and Preserve Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska, United States |
| Parent range | Alaska Range |
| Topo map | USGS Talkeetna D-2 |
| Type of rock | Granite |
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| Easiest route | rock/snow/ice climb |
The Rooster Comb is a tall mountain located in the Alaska Range in the United States. It stands about 10,180 feet (3,103 meters) high. You can find it within Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
This mountain got its unique name because its top looks like a rooster's comb. The name was suggested by Bradford Washburn in 1957. He based it on a description from 1910 by Claude Ewing Rusk. Rusk said the mountain had "corniced spires, like a great rooster comb."
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Exploring The Rooster Comb
The Rooster Comb is a multi-peak mountain. It rises about 4,000 feet above the Ruth Glacier. This glacier is a huge river of ice. The mountain is also near a place called the Don Sheldon Amphitheater.
Where is The Rooster Comb Located?
The mountain is in a wild and beautiful part of Alaska. It is about 8.5 miles (13.7 kilometers) southeast of Denali. Denali is the highest peak in North America. The Rooster Comb is also close to other big mountains. It is about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) east of Mount Huntington. It is also 2.4 miles (3.9 kilometers) southeast of Mount Kudlich.
What's the Weather Like at The Rooster Comb?
The climate around The Rooster Comb is called a subarctic climate. This means the winters are very long, cold, and snowy. Summers are usually mild.
Temperatures and Best Time to Visit
Temperatures can drop really low, sometimes below -20 °C (-4 °F). With the wind chill, it can feel even colder, below -30 °C (-22 °F). If you want to climb or just see the mountain, the best time to visit is usually from May through June. The weather is most favorable then.
