- Elevation
- 930 m
- Tallest summit within 11.0 miles
- Cantata Peak1,948 m · 11.0 mi
- Nearest byway
- Alaska Railroad7.1 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 23:42local time
- Coordinates
- 61.1545, -149.6523
Near Point rises to 930 m in Alaska. Cantata Peak stands 1,948 m to the east, 11 miles off. The nearest named place is Rusty Point, a peak 1.6 miles away. Alaska Railroad passes 7.1 miles off.
mountain in Alaska, United States of America
Wikidata Q49056490, matched on coordinates and name (149 m apart).
- Elevation
- 930 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 11.0 miles of Near Point. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantata Peak | E 89° | 1,948 m | 11.0 mi |
| Concerto Peak | ESE 102° | 1,678 m | 10.4 mi |
| Triangle Peak | E 94° | 1,675 m | 9.9 mi |
| Mount Williwaw | SE 128° | 1,660 m | 5.8 mi |
| Temptation Peak | E 79° | 1,641 m | 4.4 mi |
| East Tanaina Peak | ESE 109° | 1,633 m | 4.4 mi |
| West Tanaina Peak | ESE 110° | 1,605 m | 3.7 mi |
| The Ramp | SE 141° | 1,597 m | 5.8 mi |
- 7.1 mi off the Alaska Railroad
- 5.7 mi off the Glenn HighwayNational
- 6.8 mi off the Seward HighwayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Potter's Marsh · 8 mi
- Ship Creek Overlook · 9 mi
- Westchester Lagoon Nature viewing platform · 10 mi
- Beluga Point Viewpoint · 10 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Rusty Point: 1.6 mi
- Wolverine Peak: 1.9 mi
- Kanchee Peak: 2.1 mi
- Knoya Peak: 2.2 mi
- Nunaka Point: 2.2 mi
Historic sites: 33
- Nike Site Summit Missile Launch Area: 7.3 mi
- Hugh M. Elmendorf monument: 8.1 mi
- YUKLA 27 Memorial: 8.1 mi
- E-3 Sentry: 8.1 mi
- Nixon-Hirohito monument: 8.1 mi
Museums: 10
- Alaska Native Heritage Center: 5.8 mi
- Alaska Museum of Science and Nature: 7.1 mi
- Alaska Jewish Museum: 7.3 mi
- Anchorage Museum: 8.8 mi
- Alaska Law Enforcement Museum: 8.9 mi
Attractions: 7
- Dall Sheep: 5.1 mi
- Potter Historic Site: 8.6 mi
- Alaska Railroad No. 556 - Steam Locomotive: 8.9 mi
- Ceremonial Start of Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race: 9.0 mi
- Indian Valley Mine: 12.4 mi
Waterfalls: 5
- Niagara Falls: 9.4 mi
- South Fork Falls: 10.8 mi
- Heritage Falls: 14.9 mi
- Thunder Bird Falls: 22.1 mi
- Virgin Creek Falls: 22.7 mi
Beaches: 2
- Beaver Beach: 10.1 mi
- Lyn Ary Beach: 10.4 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 08:00 | 19:16 | 20:13 |
| June solstice | 04:21 | 22:15 | 23:42 |
| September equinox | 07:44 | 19:04 | 20:01 |
| December solstice | 10:13 | — | 15:42 |
Local time (America/Anchorage).
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