Record SL-627984 · Wikidata Q65044568
Penguin Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
1,312
m
4,304 ft
Prominence
438 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
60.9655° N,
149.3751° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaPenguin Peak is a 4,331-foot (1,320 m) mountain summit located in the Chugach Mountains, in Anchorage Municipality in the U.S. state of Alaska. The peak is situated in Chugach State Park, 30 mi (48 km) southeast of downtown Anchorage, and 8 mi (13 km) east of the Alyeska Resort and Girdwood area. The peak is the dominant feature along the north shore of Turnagain Arm when traveling the Seward Highway, and the summit offers a good view of Mount Alpenglow, 6 mi (10 km) directly across Turnagain Arm to the south.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelie Point | 1,165 m | SE 120° | 3.3 km |
| Peak 3800 | 1,158 m | N 4° | 4.2 km |
| Dickey Bird Peak | 1,086 m | N 358° | 4.6 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project 5.? | Shriek of the Mutilated | 8a | 4.3 km |
| Shriek of the Mutilated | Shriek of the Mutilated | 7b | 4.3 km |
| Jaws of Churd | Shriek of the Mutilated | 7c | 4.3 km |
| Howl of the Damned | Shriek of the Mutilated | 8b+ | 4.3 km |
| Project 5.?? | Shriek of the Mutilated | 8a | 4.3 km |
| Down climb | Fisherman Boulder | V1 | 5.0 km |
| Fuzzy slab | Fisherman Boulder | V1 | 5.0 km |
| Overhang Left | Fisherman Boulder | V4 | 5.0 km |
| Right slab | Fisherman Boulder | V1 | 5.0 km |
| Overhang Arete | Fisherman Boulder | V2 | 5.0 km |
| Yabo Prow | Main Boulders | V4 | 5.1 km |
| King Line | Main Boulders | V8-9 | 5.1 km |
| Left exit | Main Boulders | V1 | 5.1 km |
| Middle slab | Main Boulders | V1 | 5.1 km |
| Moon King Traverse | Main Boulders | V5 | 5.1 km |
| Half Moon traverse | Main Boulders | V4 | 5.1 km |
| The Prow | Main Boulders | V3 | 5.1 km |
| King Line Dyno | Main Boulders | V4 | 5.1 km |
| Lichen slab | Main Boulders | V1 | 5.1 km |
| Sloper arete | Main Boulders | V4 | 5.1 km |
| Right arete | Main Boulders | V2 | 5.1 km |
| Arete Low | Main Boulders | V5-6 | 5.1 km |