- Elevation
- 1,661 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Castle Peak3,070 m · 22.5 mi
- Sunset, June solstice
- 23:21local time
- Coordinates
- 61.3280, -143.8254
Nelson Mountain rises to 1,661 m in Alaska. Castle Peak stands 3,070 m to the north-northeast, 22 miles off. The nearest named place is Gilahina Butte, a peak 7.9 miles away. 11 named places lie within 25 miles, 9 of them named summits.
mountain in Alaska, United States of America
Wikidata Q49056718, matched on coordinates and name (143 m apart).
- Elevation
- 1661 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Nelson Mountain. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Peak | NNE 34° | 3,070 m | 22.5 mi |
| Hanagita Peak | SSE 168° | 2,592 m | 18.4 mi |
| Fireweed | ENE 67° | 2,120 m | 24.4 mi |
| Fireweed Mountain - Central Peak | ENE 70° | 2,030 m | 24.8 mi |
| Iron Mountain | NNW 341° | 2,028 m | 21.5 mi |
| Gilahina Butte | N 3° | 850 m | 7.9 mi |
| Lost Butte | NNW 334° | 703 m | 9.2 mi |
| Kotsina | NNW 331° | 687 m | 19.6 mi |
11 named places within 25 miles
Peaks: 9
- Gilahina Butte: 7.9 mi
- Lost Butte: 9.2 mi
- Strelna: 12.9 mi
- Hanagita Peak: 18.4 mi
- Kotsina: 19.6 mi
Attractions: 1
- Gilahina Trestle: 8.4 mi
Historic sites: 1
- Gilahina Trestle: 8.4 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:37 | 18:53 | 19:50 |
| June solstice | 03:55 | 21:53 | 23:21 |
| September equinox | 07:20 | 18:40 | 19:37 |
| December solstice | 09:52 | — | 15:16 |
Local time (America/Anchorage).
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