- Elevation
- 1,361 m
- Tallest summit within 20.8 miles
- Isthmus Peak1,991 m · 14.8 mi
- Nearest byway
- Seward Highway4.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 23:34local time
- Coordinates
- 60.6674, -149.2878
West Groundhog Peak rises to 1,361 m in Alaska. Isthmus Peak stands 1,991 m to the east-southeast, 15 miles off. The nearest named place is East Groundhog Peak, a peak 1.1 miles away. Seward Highway passes 4.2 miles off.
- Elevation
- 1361 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 20.8 miles of West Groundhog Peak. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isthmus Peak | ESE 115° | 1,991 m | 14.8 mi |
| Andy Simons Mountain | S 177° | 1,893 m | 20.5 mi |
| Carpathian Peak | E 84° | 1,829 m | 15.5 mi |
| Harrier Mountain | SSE 161° | 1,795 m | 11.3 mi |
| Shrike Mountain | SSE 164° | 1,793 m | 12.5 mi |
| Merlin Mountain | SSE 167° | 1,778 m | 12.1 mi |
| Lark Mountain | S 178° | 1,737 m | 10.8 mi |
| Bench Peak | ESE 104° | 1,699 m | 5.3 mi |
- 4.2 mi off the Seward HighwayNational
- 7.7 mi off the Alaska Railroad
- 13.1 mi off the Sterling Highway
Overlooks nearby
- Lower Summit Lake Viewpoint · 7 mi
- Tern Lake · 13 mi
- Bore Tide Viewpoint · 19 mi
- Bore Tide Viewpoint #2 · 19 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- East Groundhog Peak: 1.1 mi
- Gleason Creek Ridge: 3.3 mi
- Silvertip: 3.8 mi
- Gleason Peak: 3.9 mi
- Stormy Peak: 5.1 mi
Historic sites: 7
- Welcome to Alaska's Kenai Peninsula sign: 14.4 mi
- Mt McGhan Monument: 18.3 mi
- Hope Schoolhouse: 21.0 mi
- Canyon Crek Barn: 21.0 mi
- Canyon Creek Blacksmith: 21.0 mi
Attractions: 7
- Williwaw Salmon Viewing Area: 16.1 mi
- Portage Glacier Cruise: 17.1 mi
- Mt.Alyeska Tram: 21.9 mi
- Alaska Rivers Company: 23.3 mi
- Indian Valley Mine: 23.4 mi
Rest areas: 2
Waterfalls: 2
- Virgin Creek Falls: 20.1 mi
- Juneau Falls: 23.5 mi
Museums: 2
- Hope and Sunrise Historical Society: 21.0 mi
- Prince William Sound Museum: 21.8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:59 | 19:16 | 20:12 |
| June solstice | 04:26 | 22:10 | 23:34 |
| September equinox | 07:42 | 19:03 | 19:59 |
| December solstice | 10:07 | — | 15:45 |
Local time (America/Anchorage).
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