- Elevation
- 1,751 m
- Tallest summit within 14.3 miles
- Bashful Peak2,440 m · 5.9 mi
- Nearest byway
- Glenn Highway13.1 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 23:42local time
- Coordinates
- 61.3910, -148.9039
Bright Peak rises to 1,751 m in Alaska. Bashful Peak stands 2,440 m to the south, 5.9 miles off. The nearest named place is Bleak Peak, a peak 1.1 miles away. Glenn Highway passes 13 miles off.
- Elevation
- 1751 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 14.3 miles of Bright Peak. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bashful Peak | S 169° | 2,440 m | 5.9 mi |
| Baleful Peak | SSE 161° | 2,435 m | 7.4 mi |
| South Baleful Peak | SSE 163° | 2,408 m | 7.7 mi |
| Bellicose Peak | SSW 203° | 2,328 m | 11.2 mi |
| Hunters Peak | SE 135° | 2,301 m | 8.2 mi |
| Mount Rumble | SSW 212° | 2,295 m | 11.0 mi |
| Bold Peak | SSW 191° | 2,293 m | 3.4 mi |
| Troublesome Peak | SE 139° | 2,275 m | 9.6 mi |
- 13.1 mi off the Glenn HighwayNational
- 12.7 mi off the Alaska Railroad
Overlooks nearby
- Thunderbird Scenic Viewpoint · 16 mi
- Gorge Viewing Deck · 16 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Bleak Peak: 1.1 mi
- Yudikench Peak: 2.6 mi
- Bold Ridge Overlook: 2.7 mi
- Bold Peak: 3.4 mi
- Nujukeneh Point: 4.3 mi
Attractions: 8
- Reindeer Farm: 11.6 mi
- Eklutna Historical Park: 15.9 mi
- Musk Ox Farm: 18.4 mi
- Alpine Historical Park: 22.1 mi
- Gateway Scenic Overlook: 24.6 mi
Historic sites: 7
- Gold Star Peak: 10.7 mi
- Bruce Aaron Roberts: 22.0 mi
- Sutton Coal Wash Plant: 22.0 mi
- Nike Site Summit Integrated Fire Control Area: 22.7 mi
- Nike Site Summit Missile Launch Area: 23.5 mi
Museums: 6
- Palmer Museum of History & Art: 15.9 mi
- Eagle River Nature Center: 16.3 mi
- Old Houses of Wasilla: 22.1 mi
- Wasilla Museum & Visitors Center: 22.1 mi
- Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Museum: 22.3 mi
Waterfalls: 3
- Thunder Bird Falls: 15.4 mi
- Heritage Falls: 17.5 mi
- South Fork Falls: 20.3 mi
Beaches: 1
- Beaver Beach: 21.1 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:57 | 19:13 | 20:10 |
| June solstice | 04:15 | 22:14 | 23:42 |
| September equinox | 07:41 | 19:00 | 19:58 |
| December solstice | 10:13 | — | 15:36 |
Local time (America/Anchorage).
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