- Elevation
- 1,442 m
- Tallest summit within 8.2 miles
- Organ Mountain2,128 m · 8.0 mi
- Nearest byway
- Alaska Railroad5.6 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 23:39local time
- Coordinates
- 61.0580, -149.4278
The Beak rises to 1,442 m in Alaska. Organ Mountain stands 2,128 m to the northeast, 8.0 miles off. The nearest named place is Bird Ridge Overlook, a peak 0.8 miles away. Alaska Railroad passes 5.6 miles off.
- Elevation
- 1442 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 8.2 miles of The Beak. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organ Mountain | NE 50° | 2,128 m | 8.0 mi |
| Calliope Mountain | NE 34° | 2,079 m | 7.0 mi |
| Flute Peak | NE 44° | 2,022 m | 7.1 mi |
| Cantata Peak | NNE 27° | 1,948 m | 7.8 mi |
| Mount Ewe | NE 41° | 1,918 m | 6.6 mi |
| Synthesizer Peak | ENE 58° | 1,718 m | 8.0 mi |
| Concerto Peak | NNE 31° | 1,678 m | 5.3 mi |
| Bird Peak | SE 129° | 1,678 m | 6.0 mi |
- 5.6 mi off the Alaska Railroad
- 5.5 mi off the Seward HighwayNational
- 15.3 mi off the Glenn HighwayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Beluga Point Viewpoint · 10 mi
- Bore Tide Viewpoint · 10 mi
- Bore Tide Viewpoint #2 · 10 mi
- Potter's Marsh · 13 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Bird Ridge Overlook: 0.8 mi
- Peak 4300: 0.8 mi
- Peak 4055: 1.4 mi
- Bidarka Peak: 1.4 mi
- Peak 3505: 1.6 mi
Historic sites: 31
- Girdwood Mine: 11.2 mi
- Thornton Post Office: 12.0 mi
- Hope Schoolhouse: 12.1 mi
- Canyon Crek Barn: 12.1 mi
- Canyon Creek Bunkhouse: 12.1 mi
Museums: 9
- Hope and Sunrise Historical Society: 12.1 mi
- Eagle River Nature Center: 13.3 mi
- Alaska Native Heritage Center: 15.4 mi
- Alaska Jewish Museum: 17.1 mi
- Alaska Museum of Science and Nature: 17.2 mi
Attractions: 6
- Indian Valley Mine: 6.0 mi
- Potter Historic Site: 12.4 mi
- Mt.Alyeska Tram: 12.6 mi
- Dall Sheep: 13.1 mi
- Alaska Railroad No. 556 - Steam Locomotive: 18.8 mi
Waterfalls: 4
- Niagara Falls: 10.7 mi
- Heritage Falls: 11.4 mi
- Virgin Creek Falls: 12.7 mi
- South Fork Falls: 15.8 mi
Beaches: 2
- Beaver Beach: 8.5 mi
- Lyn Ary Beach: 20.0 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Turnagain Pass Rest Area Southbound: 20.0 mi
- Turnagain Pass Rest Area Northbound: 20.3 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:59 | 19:16 | 20:12 |
| June solstice | 04:21 | 22:13 | 23:39 |
| September equinox | 07:43 | 19:03 | 20:00 |
| December solstice | 10:11 | — | 15:42 |
Local time (America/Anchorage).
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