Record SL-846696 · Wikidata Q14680140
Mount Church (Alaska)
No list classifications
Elevation
2,323
m
7,621 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
62.8792° N,
150.6830° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Church is a 7,621-foot (2,323 m) mountain in the Alaska Range, in Denali National Park and Preserve, overlooking Ruth Glacier. It is situated on the west side of the Ruth Gorge and 0.87 mi (1 km) southeast of Mount Grosvenor, which is the nearest higher neighbor. The mountain was named by famed explorer Dr. Frederick Cook who claimed the first ascent of Mount McKinley in 1906, but was later disproved.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Grosvenor | 2,576 m | NW 306° | 1.5 km |
| Mount Johnson | 2,579 m | NW 324° | 2.1 km |
| Mount Wake | 2,774 m | NW 318° | 3.5 km |
| The Balrog | 2,432 m | NE 47° | 4.9 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Face | Hut Tower | 6b | 5.7 km |
| Stumpjumper | Stump, The | 6c | 8.8 km |
| Choss-o-licious | Stump, The | 6a+ | 8.8 km |
| Goldfinger | Stump, The | 6c | 8.8 km |
| Cobra Pillar | Mt. Barrill | 6c+ | 8.8 km |
| New Mother Nature | Gargoyle, The | 6c+ | 8.8 km |
| West Pillar "Dream in the Spirit of Mugs" | Eye Tooth | 6b | 9.2 km |