- Elevation
- 1,680 m
- Tallest summit within 19.4 miles
- Montana Peak2,103 m · 8.7 mi
- Nearest byway
- Glenn Highway11.7 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 23:49local time
- Coordinates
- 61.8122, -149.2814
Murphy Ridge rises to 1,680 m in Alaska. Montana Peak stands 2,103 m to the northeast, 8.7 miles off. The nearest named place is Fairangel Peak, a peak 0.4 miles away. Glenn Highway passes 12 miles off.
ridge in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States
Wikidata Q49694211, matched on coordinates and name (230 m apart).
- Elevation
- 1680 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 19.4 miles of Murphy Ridge. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Peak | NE 56° | 2,103 m | 8.7 mi |
| Troublemint Peak | ENE 67° | 2,073 m | 8.4 mi |
| Dnigi Peak | ENE 69° | 2,067 m | 12.1 mi |
| Spearmint Spire | ENE 61° | 2,042 m | 8.7 mi |
| Three-Bell Spire | ENE 58° | 2,040 m | 7.6 mi |
| Vegetarian Peak | ENE 63° | 2,039 m | 12.2 mi |
| Lynx Peak | ENE 62° | 1,992 m | 5.9 mi |
| Triplemint Peak | ENE 74° | 1,930 m | 8.1 mi |
- 11.7 mi off the Glenn HighwayNational
- 16.7 mi off the Alaska Railroad
Overlooks nearby
- Gorge Viewing Deck · 25 mi
- Thunderbird Scenic Viewpoint · 26 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Fairangel Peak: 0.4 mi
- Gold Cord Peak: 0.4 mi
- The Pinnacle: 0.7 mi
- Bullion Mountain: 1.4 mi
- Microdot: 1.5 mi
Attractions: 11
- The Bomber Wreck: 6.2 mi
- Gateway Scenic Overlook: 6.3 mi
- Scenic Overlook: 6.5 mi
- Scenic Overlook: 6.8 mi
- Scenic Overlook: 7.0 mi
Museums: 6
- Independence Mine: 1.5 mi
- Palmer Museum of History & Art: 15.8 mi
- Old Houses of Wasilla: 16.7 mi
- Wasilla Museum & Visitors Center: 16.7 mi
- Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry: 18.4 mi
Historic sites: 3
- Red Barn: 13.4 mi
- Sutton Coal Wash Plant: 15.0 mi
- Curtis D. Menard Memorial: 18.2 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Eska Falls: 12.4 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:59 | 19:14 | 20:12 |
| June solstice | 04:10 | 22:18 | 23:49 |
| September equinox | 07:42 | 19:01 | 19:59 |
| December solstice | 10:19 | — | 15:33 |
Local time (America/Anchorage).
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