Mount Susitna
Mount Susitna rises to 1,255 m in Alaska. South Peak stands 1,292 m to the south-southwest, 1.6 miles off. 3 named places lie within 25 miles, 3 of them named summits.
The story
Mount Susitna, also known as Sleeping Lady, (Dena'ina: Dghelishla) is a 4,396-foot (1,340 m) mountain in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is located on the west bank of the lower Susitna River, about 33 miles (53 km) northwest of Anchorage, Alaska. The mountain is a prominent landmark in the Anchorage area and can be seen across the Knik Arm of the Cook Inlet from most of the city, especially at higher elevations.
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Wikidata Q6923952, referenced by the OpenStreetMap record.
What the record says
- Elevation
- 1255 m
How to reach it
3 named places within 25 miles
- South Peak: 1.6 mi
- Little Mount Susitna: 7.3 mi
- Beluga Mountain: 21.2 mi
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Mount Susitna. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Peak | SSW 197° | 1,292 m | 1.6 mi |
| Beluga Mountain | NW 314° | 1,127 m | 21.2 mi |
| Little Mount Susitna | WNW 289° | 948 m | 7.3 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 08:05 | 19:20 | 20:18 |
| June solstice | 04:21 | 22:21 | 23:50 |
| September equinox | 07:48 | 19:08 | 20:05 |
| December solstice | 10:21 | — | 15:42 |
Local time (America/Anchorage).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 7 | 14 | 21 | 36 | 48 | 57 | 60 | 57 | 47 | 32 | 15 | 9 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Whites Crossing, 29 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
OpenStreetMapWikidataOpenStreetMap element node/3751034423
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