- Elevation
- 1,417 m
- Tallest summit within 20.6 miles
- Isthmus Peak1,991 m · 11.5 mi
- Nearest byway
- Alaska Railroad3.9 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 23:33local time
- Coordinates
- 60.6689, -149.1725
Gleason Peak rises to 1,417 m in Alaska. Isthmus Peak stands 1,991 m to the east-southeast, 11 miles off. The nearest named place is Gleason Creek Ridge, a peak 0.6 miles away. Alaska Railroad passes 3.9 miles off.
- Elevation
- 1417 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 20.6 miles of Gleason Peak. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isthmus Peak | ESE 124° | 1,991 m | 11.5 mi |
| Carpathian Peak | E 83° | 1,829 m | 11.6 mi |
| Harrier Mountain | S 181° | 1,795 m | 10.8 mi |
| Shrike Mountain | S 182° | 1,793 m | 12.1 mi |
| Merlin Mountain | S 186° | 1,778 m | 11.9 mi |
| Lark Mountain | SSW 198° | 1,737 m | 11.5 mi |
| Bench Peak | SE 137° | 1,699 m | 1.9 mi |
| El Tercero | SW 228° | 1,646 m | 8.6 mi |
- 3.9 mi off the Alaska Railroad
- 5.4 mi off the Seward HighwayNational
- 16.1 mi off the Sterling Highway
Overlooks nearby
- Lower Summit Lake Viewpoint · 10 mi
- Tern Lake · 16 mi
- Bore Tide Viewpoint · 19 mi
- Bore Tide Viewpoint #2 · 19 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Gleason Creek Ridge: 0.6 mi
- Bench Peak: 1.9 mi
- East Groundhog Peak: 3.5 mi
- Anderson Peak: 3.6 mi
- Granddaddy Peak: 3.9 mi
Historic sites: 8
- Welcome to Alaska's Kenai Peninsula sign: 12.7 mi
- Mt McGhan Monument: 20.6 mi
- Hope Schoolhouse: 23.3 mi
- Canyon Crek Barn: 23.3 mi
- Canyon Creek Blacksmith: 23.3 mi
Attractions: 4
- Williwaw Salmon Viewing Area: 12.9 mi
- Portage Glacier Cruise: 13.6 mi
- Mt.Alyeska Tram: 21.0 mi
- Indian Valley Mine: 25.0 mi
Rest areas: 2
Museums: 2
- Prince William Sound Museum: 18.1 mi
- Hope and Sunrise Historical Society: 23.3 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Virgin Creek Falls: 19.3 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:59 | 19:15 | 20:11 |
| June solstice | 04:25 | 22:10 | 23:33 |
| September equinox | 07:42 | 19:03 | 19:59 |
| December solstice | 10:06 | — | 15:45 |
Local time (America/Anchorage).
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