- Elevation
- 1,096 m
- Tallest summit within 12.4 miles
- Korohusk Peak2,143 m · 12.0 mi
- Nearest byway
- Glenn Highway2.9 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 23:43local time
- Coordinates
- 61.2719, -149.5132
Highland Mountain rises to 1,096 m in Alaska. Korohusk Peak stands 2,143 m to the east-southeast, 12 miles off. The nearest named place is Mount Gordon Lyon, a peak 0.7 miles away. Glenn Highway passes 2.9 miles off.
mountain in Alaska, United States of America
Wikidata Q49036455, matched on coordinates and name (147 m apart).
- Elevation
- 1096 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 12.4 miles of Highland Mountain. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korohusk Peak | ESE 106° | 2,143 m | 12.0 mi |
| Peeking Mountain | E 91° | 2,111 m | 10.6 mi |
| Eagle Peak | SE 132° | 2,106 m | 10.9 mi |
| Calliope Mountain | SE 143° | 2,079 m | 11.2 mi |
| Nantina Point | ESE 110° | 2,073 m | 12.4 mi |
| South Raina Peak | E 95° | 2,072 m | 10.3 mi |
| Raina Peak | E 95° | 2,070 m | 10.5 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | E 98° | 1,970 m | 11.5 mi |
- 2.9 mi off the Glenn HighwayNational
- 4.7 mi off the Alaska Railroad
- 12.4 mi off the Seward HighwayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Thunderbird Scenic Viewpoint · 13 mi
- Gorge Viewing Deck · 13 mi
- Ship Creek Overlook · 13 mi
- Westchester Lagoon Nature viewing platform · 14 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Mount Gordon Lyon: 0.7 mi
- Rendezvous Peak: 1.5 mi
- Little Teton Mountain: 1.7 mi
- The Nipple: 3.5 mi
- Blueberry Hill: 3.6 mi
Historic sites: 35
- Nike Site Summit Integrated Fire Control Area: 1.1 mi
- Nike Site Summit Missile Launch Area: 2.0 mi
- Bruce Aaron Roberts: 7.8 mi
- YUKLA 27 Memorial: 9.7 mi
- E-3 Sentry: 9.7 mi
Museums: 14
- Alaska Native Heritage Center: 7.3 mi
- Eagle River Nature Center: 8.5 mi
- Alaska Museum of Science and Nature: 10.3 mi
- Alaska Jewish Museum: 12.9 mi
- Anchorage Museum: 12.9 mi
Attractions: 7
- Ceremonial Start of Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race: 13.0 mi
- Alaska Railroad No. 556 - Steam Locomotive: 13.2 mi
- Dall Sheep: 13.7 mi
- Eklutna Historical Park: 14.0 mi
- Potter Historic Site: 17.9 mi
Waterfalls: 4
- South Fork Falls: 1.6 mi
- Heritage Falls: 11.7 mi
- Thunder Bird Falls: 12.8 mi
- Niagara Falls: 18.6 mi
Beaches: 2
- Beaver Beach: 8.6 mi
- Lyn Ary Beach: 15.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 08:00 | 19:16 | 20:13 |
| June solstice | 04:19 | 22:15 | 23:43 |
| September equinox | 07:43 | 19:03 | 20:00 |
| December solstice | 10:14 | — | 15:40 |
Local time (America/Anchorage).
Day trips start here
- Anchorage · 13 mi
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