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Mount Church is a 7,621-foot (2,323 m) mountain in the Alaska Range, in Denali National Park and Preserve, overlooking Ruth Glacier.[3][2] 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.[1] The mountain was named by famed explorer Dr. Frederick Cook who claimed the first ascent of Mount McKinley in 1906, but was later disproved.[4]

Mount Church
Highest point
Elevation	7,621 ft (2,323 m)[1]
Prominence	3,920 ft (1,190 m)[2]
Coordinates	62°52′45″N 150°41′00″W[3]
Geography
Mount Church Location in Alaska
Location	Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska, United States
Parent range	Alaska Range
Topo map	USGS Talkeetna D-2

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Church 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. The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for climbing or viewing.

See also

• Mountain peaks of Alaska

References

External links

• Weather forecast: Mount Church

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