- Elevation
- 1,870 m
- Tallest summit within 19.4 miles
- Montana Peak2,103 m · 4.6 mi
- Nearest byway
- Glenn Highway12.4 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 23:50local time
- Coordinates
- 61.8501, -149.1814
Higher Spire rises to 1,870 m in Alaska. Montana Peak stands 2,103 m to the east-northeast, 4.6 miles off. The nearest named place is Lower Tower, a peak 0.4 miles away. Glenn Highway passes 12 miles off.
mountain in Alaska, United States
Wikidata Q131418358, matched on coordinates and name (26 m apart).
- Elevation
- 1870 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 19.4 miles of Higher Spire. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Peak | ENE 61° | 2,103 m | 4.6 mi |
| Troublemint Peak | E 82° | 2,073 m | 4.5 mi |
| Dnigi Peak | ENE 78° | 2,067 m | 8.2 mi |
| Spearmint Spire | ENE 70° | 2,042 m | 4.7 mi |
| Three-Bell Spire | ENE 66° | 2,040 m | 3.4 mi |
| Vegetarian Peak | ENE 69° | 2,039 m | 8.1 mi |
| Lynx Peak | E 86° | 1,992 m | 2.0 mi |
| Triplemint Peak | E 96° | 1,930 m | 4.5 mi |
- 12.4 mi off the Glenn HighwayNational
- 20.0 mi off the Alaska Railroad
Overlooks nearby
- Gorge Viewing Deck · 29 mi
- Thunderbird Scenic Viewpoint · 29 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Lower Tower: 0.4 mi
- The Nunataq: 1.1 mi
- Peak 5950: 1.3 mi
- Mt Observatory: 1.4 mi
- Morning Glory Peak: 1.4 mi
Attractions: 10
- The Bomber Wreck: 2.1 mi
- Gateway Scenic Overlook: 9.0 mi
- Scenic Overlook: 9.1 mi
- Scenic Overlook: 9.3 mi
- Scenic Overlook: 9.6 mi
Museums: 6
- Independence Mine: 5.4 mi
- Palmer Museum of History & Art: 17.5 mi
- Old Houses of Wasilla: 20.3 mi
- Wasilla Museum & Visitors Center: 20.3 mi
- Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Museum: 22.2 mi
Historic sites: 3
- Sutton Coal Wash Plant: 13.9 mi
- Red Barn: 17.2 mi
- Curtis D. Menard Memorial: 22.1 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Eska Falls: 10.1 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:58 | 19:13 | 20:12 |
| June solstice | 04:09 | 22:18 | 23:50 |
| September equinox | 07:42 | 19:01 | 19:59 |
| December solstice | 10:20 | — | 15:32 |
Local time (America/Anchorage).
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