Mount Wake

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Mount Wake is a 9,100+ ft mountain summit located in the Alaska Range, in Denali National Park and Preserve, in Alaska, United States. It is situated on the west side of the Ruth Gorge, 14.44 mi southeast of Denali and 5.85 mi southwest of The Moose's Tooth. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Dickey, 2.92 miles to the north. Mount Bradley lies 1.51 miles to the north, and Mount Johnson lies 0.89 miles to the southeast. Despite its relatively low elevation, it is notable for its north face with over 4,000 feet of vertical sheer granite. The mountain was named by famed explorer Dr. Frederick Cook for his friend Charles Wake. ()

Coordinates: 62°54'10"N, 150°43'46"W

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Mount Wake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Barrille, Pease Peak, The Moose's Tooth, Mount Huntington.

4.4 miN
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Mount Barrille
113 min walk • Mount Barrille is a striking peak located in the Alaska Range of the United States, known for its challenging climbing routes and breathtaking scenery. This remote and rugged mountain rises to an elevation of approximately 7,650 feet (2,330 meters) and is situated...
3.4 miN
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Pease Peak
87 min walk • Pease Peak is a 7,750 ft mountain summit located in the Alaska Range, in Denali National Park and Preserve, in the U.S. state of Alaska.
5.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
The Moose's Tooth, Denali National Park
150 min walk • The Moose's Tooth is a rock peak on the east side of the Ruth Gorge in the Central Alaska Range, 15 miles southeast of Denali. Despite its relatively low elevation, it is a difficult climb.
6.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Huntington, Denali National Park
177 min walk • Mount Huntington is a striking rock and ice pyramid in the central Alaska Range, about 8 miles south-southeast of Denali. It is also about 6 miles east of Mount Hunter, and two miles west of The Rooster Comb.
5.9 miNW
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The Rooster Comb
151 min walk • The Rooster Comb is a 10,180 ft multi-peak mountain located in the Alaska Range, in Denali National Park and Preserve, in the U.S. state of Alaska.
1.3 miSE
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Mount Grosvenor
34 min walk • Mount Grosvenor is an 8,400+ ft mountain summit located in the Alaska Range, in Denali National Park and Preserve, in Alaska, United States. It is situated on the west side of the Ruth Gorge, 0.87 mi northwest of Mount Church and 0.54 mi south of Mt. Johnson. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Wake, 1.32 miles to the northwest.
2.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Church, Denali National Park
56 min walk • Mount Church is a 7,621-foot 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 southeast of Mount Grosvenor, which is the nearest higher neighbor.
3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Dickey, Denali National Park
78 min walk • Mount Dickey is a peak on the west side of the Ruth Gorge in the Central Alaska Range of mountains, 12 miles southeast of Denali and 4 miles southwest of The Moose's Tooth.
6.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Tokositna Glacier, Denali National Park
164 min walk • Tokositna Glacier is a glacier in the Alaska Range of Denali National Park and Preserve in the U.S. state of Alaska. The glacier originates in two major arms on the east side of Mount Hunter, moving east until the main arms join, then turning south.