Record SL-627794 · Wikidata Q15213297
Deer Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
915
m
3,002 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
55.3430° N,
131.5991° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaDeer Mountain is a 3,001.97 feet (915.00 m) mountain peak located in the Tongass National Forest in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, which dominates the skyline behind downtown Ketchikan. The Deer Mountain National Recreation Trail provides a strenuous hiking route to the summit, passing through temperate rainforests, muskeg and alpine meadows as it gains 2,600 feet (790 m) of elevation over 2.75 miles (4.43 km) from the trailhead in Ketchikan to the peak.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Mountain | 614 m | SE 133° | 2.5 km |
| Roy Jones Mountain | 944 m | NE 31° | 3.5 km |
| Achilles Mountain | 919 m | E 71° | 3.6 km |
| Fish Mountain | 800 m | N 355° | 3.8 km |
| Northbird Mountain | 1,003 m | NE 33° | 4.0 km |
| Fawn Mountain | 565 m | SE 132° | 4.0 km |