- Elevation
- 721 m
- Tallest summit within 14.3 miles
- West Kiliak Peak2,271 m · 13.8 mi
- Nearest byway
- Glenn Highway2.8 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 23:43local time
- Coordinates
- 61.3207, -149.4906
The Nipple rises to 721 m in Alaska. West Kiliak Peak stands 2,271 m to the east-southeast, 14 miles off. The nearest named place is Blueberry Hill, a peak 0.6 miles away. Glenn Highway passes 2.8 miles off.
- Elevation
- 721 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 14.3 miles of The Nipple. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Kiliak Peak | ESE 121° | 2,271 m | 13.8 mi |
| East Kiliak Peak | ESE 121° | 2,164 m | 14.3 mi |
| Korohusk Peak | ESE 121° | 2,143 m | 12.7 mi |
| Peeking Mountain | ESE 110° | 2,111 m | 10.4 mi |
| Eagle Peak | SE 145° | 2,106 m | 13.0 mi |
| Calliope Mountain | SSE 154° | 2,079 m | 13.7 mi |
| Nantina Point | SE 125° | 2,073 m | 13.3 mi |
| South Raina Peak | ESE 114° | 2,072 m | 10.5 mi |
- 2.8 mi off the Glenn HighwayNational
- 3.9 mi off the Alaska Railroad
- 14.5 mi off the Seward HighwayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Thunderbird Scenic Viewpoint · 9 mi
- Gorge Viewing Deck · 10 mi
- Ship Creek Overlook · 15 mi
- Westchester Lagoon Nature viewing platform · 16 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Blueberry Hill: 0.6 mi
- Mount Baldy Peak: 1.3 mi
- Tucker Point: 2.2 mi
- Blacktail Ptarmigan Rocks: 2.3 mi
- Yesorno Point: 2.6 mi
Historic sites: 30
- Nike Site Summit Integrated Fire Control Area: 4.5 mi
- Bruce Aaron Roberts: 4.9 mi
- Nike Site Summit Missile Launch Area: 5.4 mi
- YUKLA 27 Memorial: 11.4 mi
- E-3 Sentry: 11.5 mi
Museums: 14
- Eagle River Nature Center: 9.4 mi
- Alaska Native Heritage Center: 9.6 mi
- Knik Museum: 12.3 mi
- Alaska Museum of Science and Nature: 12.4 mi
- Alaska Law Enforcement Museum: 14.9 mi
Attractions: 8
- Eklutna Historical Park: 10.6 mi
- Ceremonial Start of Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race: 15.0 mi
- Alaska Railroad No. 556 - Steam Locomotive: 15.2 mi
- Dall Sheep: 16.8 mi
- Reindeer Farm: 20.8 mi
Waterfalls: 4
- South Fork Falls: 2.4 mi
- Thunder Bird Falls: 9.5 mi
- Heritage Falls: 13.2 mi
- Niagara Falls: 22.0 mi
Beaches: 2
- Beaver Beach: 11.1 mi
- Lyn Ary Beach: 17.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 08:00 | 19:15 | 20:13 |
| June solstice | 04:18 | 22:15 | 23:43 |
| September equinox | 07:43 | 19:03 | 20:00 |
| December solstice | 10:15 | — | 15:39 |
Local time (America/Anchorage).
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