London Tower (Alaska)

London Tower
Aerial view of London Tower
Highest point
Elevation7,550 ft (2,300 m)[1]
Prominence1,132 ft (345 m)[2]
Coordinates62°55′21″N 150°38′45″W / 62.92250°N 150.64583°W / 62.92250; -150.64583[2]
Geography
London Tower is located in Alaska
London Tower
London Tower
Location in Alaska
Map
Interactive map of London Tower
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
BoroughMatanuska-Susitna
Protected areaDenali National Park
Parent rangeAlaska Range
Topo mapUSGS Talkeetna D-2
Geology
Rock typeGranite

London Tower is a 7,550 ft (2,300 m) mountain summit located in the Alaska Range, in Denali National Park and Preserve, in Alaska, United States. It is situated on the east side of the Ruth Gorge, 15.23 mi (25 km) southeast of Denali and 3.38 mi (5 km) south of The Moose's Tooth. Mount Bradley rises 2.55 miles (4.10 km) directly across The Great Gorge to the west. Despite its relatively low elevation, it is notable for its west face with over 3,000 feet of vertical granite.

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, London Tower is located in a Tundra climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool summers.[3] Weather systems are forced upwards by the Alaska Range (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of snowfall. Winter temperatures can drop below −20 °F with wind chill factors below −30 °F. The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for viewing and climbing.[4]

  • London Tower (center) and Peak 7979 (upper right)
    London Tower (center) and Peak 7979 (upper right)
  • London Tower
    London Tower

See also

References

  1. ^ 7550, listsofjohn.com
  2. ^ a b "London Tower". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2019-05-19.
  3. ^ Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L.; McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11 (5): 1633. Bibcode:2007HESS...11.1633P. doi:10.5194/hess-11-1633-2007. ISSN 1027-5606.
  4. ^ Denali FAQ, American Alpine Institute, alpineinstitute.com, Retrieved 2024-01-08.