Black Mountain is a prominent 5,891 foot (1,796 meter) mountain summit located in the Alsek Ranges of the Saint Elias Mountains, in southeast Alaska.[4] The mountain is situated in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, 75 mi (121 km) northwest of Juneau, between the Riggs and McBride glaciers. The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for viewing or climbing Black Mountain. Weather permitting, Black Mountain can be seen from Muir Inlet of Glacier Bay, which is a popular destination for cruise ships.

Black Mountain
Black Mountain, southwest aspect
Highest point
Elevation	5,891 ft (1,796 m)[1][2]
Prominence	1,548 ft (472 m)[1]
Isolation	4.2 mi (6.8 km)[1]
Coordinates	59°06′55″N 136°07′18″W[1]
Geography
Black Mountain Location of Black Mountain in Alaska
Location	Glacier Bay National Park Hoonah-Angoon Alaska, United States
Parent range	Alsek Ranges Saint Elias Mountains[1]
Topo map	USGS Skagway A-3
Climbing
Easiest route	North slope[3]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Black Mountain has a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and cool summers.[5] Weather systems coming off the Gulf of Alaska are forced upwards by the Saint Elias Mountains (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. This climate supports the Riggs Glacier below the west slopes, and McBride Glacier to the east.

See also

• List of mountain peaks of Alaska
• Geography of Alaska

References

External links

• Weather forecast: Black Mountain