Twin Peaks (Alaska) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks seen from near Eklutna Lake
Highest point
Elevation	5,840+ ft (1,780+ m)
Prominence	1,378 ft (420 m)
Parent peak	Bashful Peak (8,005 ft)
Geography
Twin Peaks Location in Alaska
Location	Chugach State Park Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska, United States
Parent range	Chugach Mountains
Topo map	USGS Anchorage B-6
Climbing
Easiest route	Scrambling class 3-4

Twin Peaks are a 5,840+ ft (1,780+ m) double summit mountain located in the Chugach Mountains, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. The mountain is situated in Chugach State Park, 27 mi (43 km) northeast of downtown Anchorage, 11 mi (18 km) south of Palmer, and 2.5 mi (4 km) north of Eklutna Lake. East Twin Peak is the higher of the two, West Twin Peak is 5,472-foot (1,668 m), and Goat Rock is a 5249+ ft crag immediately west of both. The nearest higher peak is Pioneer Peak, 4.26 mi (7 km) to the northeast. Twin Peaks' descriptive name was reported by the United States Geological Survey in 1960, but the mountain was originally known as Lach Q'a in the Denaʼina language. Climbing the mountain involves scrambling with dangerous loose rock. The trailhead for the Twin Peaks Trail is located at the end of Eklutna Lake Road near the boat launch, however the trail ends far short of the summit.

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Twin Peaks are located in a subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. Precipitation runoff from the peak drains into tributaries of the Knik River.