- Elevation
- 1,868 m
- Tallest summit within 19.5 miles
- Montana Peak2,103 m · 4.9 mi
- Nearest byway
- Glenn Highway12.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 23:49local time
- Coordinates
- 61.8465, -149.1894
Lower Tower rises to 1,868 m in Alaska. Montana Peak stands 2,103 m to the east-northeast, 4.9 miles off. The nearest named place is Higher Spire, a peak 0.4 miles away. Glenn Highway passes 12 miles off.
- Elevation
- 1868 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 19.5 miles of Lower Tower. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Peak | ENE 60° | 2,103 m | 4.9 mi |
| Troublemint Peak | E 80° | 2,073 m | 4.8 mi |
| Dnigi Peak | ENE 76° | 2,067 m | 8.5 mi |
| Spearmint Spire | ENE 68° | 2,042 m | 5.0 mi |
| Three-Bell Spire | ENE 64° | 2,040 m | 3.8 mi |
| Vegetarian Peak | ENE 68° | 2,039 m | 8.5 mi |
| Lynx Peak | E 80° | 1,992 m | 2.3 mi |
| Triplemint Peak | E 92° | 1,930 m | 4.8 mi |
- 12.2 mi off the Glenn HighwayNational
- 19.7 mi off the Alaska Railroad
Overlooks nearby
- Gorge Viewing Deck · 28 mi
- Thunderbird Scenic Viewpoint · 28 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Higher Spire: 0.4 mi
- The Nunataq: 0.9 mi
- Didilkama: 1.1 mi
- Mt Observatory: 1.1 mi
- Yisbo Peak: 1.4 mi
Attractions: 10
- The Bomber Wreck: 2.4 mi
- Gateway Scenic Overlook: 8.7 mi
- Scenic Overlook: 8.8 mi
- Scenic Overlook: 9.1 mi
- Scenic Overlook: 9.3 mi
Museums: 6
- Independence Mine: 5.0 mi
- Palmer Museum of History & Art: 17.3 mi
- Old Houses of Wasilla: 20.0 mi
- Wasilla Museum & Visitors Center: 20.0 mi
- Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Museum: 21.9 mi
Historic sites: 3
- Sutton Coal Wash Plant: 13.9 mi
- Red Barn: 16.9 mi
- Curtis D. Menard Memorial: 21.7 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Eska Falls: 10.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:58 | 19:13 | 20:12 |
| June solstice | 04:09 | 22:18 | 23:49 |
| September equinox | 07:42 | 19:01 | 19:59 |
| December solstice | 10:19 | — | 15:32 |
Local time (America/Anchorage).
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