Record SL-628137 · Wikidata Q6922011
Marathon Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
1,403
m
4,603 ft
Prominence
271 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
60.1155° N,
149.4999° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Marathon, or officially Marathon Mountain, is a 4,826-foot (1,471 m) mountain summit directly west of Seward in the Kenai Mountains in the U.S. state of Alaska. The peak is situated in Chugach National Forest, rising above Resurrection Bay, 2.35 mi (4 km) south of Mount Benson, and 2 mi (3 km) north of Bear Mountain. The namesake of the mountain is the Mount Marathon Race held every Fourth of July.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race Point | 921 m | SE 114° | 1.6 km |
| Phoenix Peak | 1,565 m | W 288° | 2.2 km |
| Mount Benson | 1,346 m | N 7° | 3.1 km |
| Bear Mountain | 1,220 m | S 178° | 3.8 km |