Black Peak is a prominent 6,385-foot (1,946-meter) glaciated mountain summit located in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, in the Chigmit Mountains of the Aleutian Range, in the US state of Alaska.[3] It is the second-highest non-volcanic peak in the Chigmit Mountains, and fourth-highest overall.[2] The mountain is situated 22 mi (35 km) west of Cook Inlet, 90 mi (145 km) west-southwest of Anchorage, and 10.2 mi (16 km) northeast of Double Peak, which is the nearest higher peak.[2] Although modest in elevation, relief is significant since the mountain rises up 6,200 feet from North Fork Big River in about two miles. The mountain's descriptive name was published in 1912 by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey.[4] The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for viewing or climbing the peak.

Black Peak
Black Peak, southeast aspect Aerial view in winter
Highest point
Elevation	6,385 ft (1,946 m)[1][2]
Prominence	3,386 ft (1,032 m)[2]
Parent peak	Double Peak (6,818 ft)[1]
Isolation	10 mi (16 km)[2]
Coordinates	60°51′12″N 152°25′27″W[2]
Geography
Black Peak Location of Black Peak in Alaska
Location	Lake Clark National Park Kenai Peninsula Borough Alaska, United States
Parent range	Chigmit Mountains Aleutian Range[2]
Topo map	USGS Kenai D-7
Climbing
Easiest route	Mountaineering

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Black Peak is located in a subarctic climate zone, with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool summers.[5] Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. Precipitation runoff from the mountain and meltwater from its glaciers drains into Cook Inlet via Big River.

See also

• List of the most prominent summits of the United States (149th)
• List of mountain peaks of Alaska
• Geography of Alaska

References

External links

• Weather forecast: Black Peak

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