- Elevation
- 1,699 m
- Tallest summit within 21.3 miles
- Isthmus Peak1,991 m · 9.7 mi
- Nearest byway
- Alaska Railroad2.5 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 23:33local time
- Coordinates
- 60.6493, -149.1348
Bench Peak rises to 1,699 m in Alaska. Isthmus Peak stands 1,991 m to the east-southeast, 9.7 miles off. The nearest named place is Gleason Peak, a peak 1.9 miles away. Alaska Railroad passes 2.5 miles off.
mountain in Alaska, United States of America
Wikidata Q49012042, matched on coordinates and name (26 m apart).
- Elevation
- 1699 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 21.3 miles of Bench Peak. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isthmus Peak | ESE 121° | 1,991 m | 9.7 mi |
| Andy Simons Mountain | SSW 193° | 1,893 m | 19.7 mi |
| Carpathian Peak | ENE 75° | 1,829 m | 10.6 mi |
| Harrier Mountain | S 189° | 1,795 m | 9.5 mi |
| Shrike Mountain | S 189° | 1,793 m | 10.9 mi |
| Merlin Mountain | SSW 193° | 1,778 m | 10.8 mi |
| Lark Mountain | SSW 207° | 1,737 m | 10.7 mi |
| El Tercero | WSW 240° | 1,646 m | 8.8 mi |
- 2.5 mi off the Alaska Railroad
- 7.2 mi off the Seward HighwayNational
- 16.5 mi off the Sterling Highway
Overlooks nearby
- Lower Summit Lake Viewpoint · 12 mi
- Tern Lake · 16 mi
- Bore Tide Viewpoint #2 · 20 mi
- Bore Tide Viewpoint · 20 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Gleason Peak: 1.9 mi
- Gleason Creek Ridge: 2.5 mi
- Anderson Peak: 2.6 mi
- East Groundhog Peak: 5.1 mi
- West Groundhog Peak: 5.3 mi
Attractions: 3
- Williwaw Salmon Viewing Area: 12.9 mi
- Portage Glacier Cruise: 13.3 mi
- Mt.Alyeska Tram: 22.2 mi
Rest areas: 2
Historic sites: 2
- Welcome to Alaska's Kenai Peninsula sign: 13.8 mi
- Mt McGhan Monument: 20.5 mi
Museums: 1
- Prince William Sound Museum: 17.6 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Virgin Creek Falls: 20.6 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:58 | 19:15 | 20:11 |
| June solstice | 04:25 | 22:09 | 23:33 |
| September equinox | 07:42 | 19:02 | 19:58 |
| December solstice | 10:06 | — | 15:45 |
Local time (America/Anchorage).
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