- Elevation
- 1,458 m
- Tallest summit within 16.4 miles
- Montana Peak2,103 m · 12.9 mi
- Nearest byway
- Glenn Highway8.4 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 23:48local time
- Coordinates
- 61.7340, -149.3014
Government Peak rises to 1,458 m in Alaska. Montana Peak stands 2,103 m to the northeast, 13 miles off. The nearest named place is Blueberry Knoll, a peak 1.5 miles away. Glenn Highway passes 8.4 miles off.
mountain in Alaska, United States of America
Wikidata Q49032522, matched on coordinates and name (118 m apart).
- Elevation
- 1458 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 16.4 miles of Government Peak. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Peak | NE 38° | 2,103 m | 12.9 mi |
| Troublemint Peak | NE 44° | 2,073 m | 12.0 mi |
| Dnigi Peak | NE 51° | 2,067 m | 15.4 mi |
| Spearmint Spire | NE 41° | 2,042 m | 12.7 mi |
| Three-Bell Spire | NE 37° | 2,040 m | 11.8 mi |
| Vegetarian Peak | NE 46° | 2,039 m | 15.9 mi |
| Lynx Peak | NE 36° | 1,992 m | 10.1 mi |
| Triplemint Peak | NE 48° | 1,930 m | 11.3 mi |
- 8.4 mi off the Glenn HighwayNational
- 11.4 mi off the Alaska Railroad
Overlooks nearby
- Gorge Viewing Deck · 20 mi
- Thunderbird Scenic Viewpoint · 20 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Blueberry Knoll: 1.5 mi
- Hatch Peak: 1.9 mi
- Skyscraper Peak: 3.1 mi
- Marmot Peak: 3.7 mi
- Marmot Ridge: 4.0 mi
Attractions: 11
- Gateway Scenic Overlook: 2.3 mi
- Scenic Overlook: 2.4 mi
- Scenic Overlook: 2.6 mi
- Scenic Overlook: 2.6 mi
- Gateway Scenic Overlook: 2.8 mi
Museums: 7
- Independence Mine: 3.9 mi
- Palmer Museum of History & Art: 11.2 mi
- Old Houses of Wasilla: 11.4 mi
- Wasilla Museum & Visitors Center: 11.4 mi
- Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Museum: 13.3 mi
Historic sites: 4
- Red Barn: 8.3 mi
- Curtis D. Menard Memorial: 13.2 mi
- Sutton Coal Wash Plant: 14.0 mi
- Gold Star Peak: 20.2 mi
Waterfalls: 2
- Eska Falls: 13.4 mi
- Thunder Bird Falls: 20.3 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:59 | 19:14 | 20:12 |
| June solstice | 04:11 | 22:18 | 23:48 |
| September equinox | 07:42 | 19:01 | 19:59 |
| December solstice | 10:19 | — | 15:34 |
Local time (America/Anchorage).
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