London Tower (Alaska)
London Tower is a 7,550 ft (2,300 m) mountain summit located in the Alaska Range, in Denali National Park and Preserve, in Alaska, United States. It is situated on the east side of the Ruth Gorge, 15.23 mi (25 km) southeast of Denali and 3.38 mi (5 km) south of The Moose's Tooth. Mount Bradley rises 2.55 miles (4.10 km) directly across The Great Gorge to the west. Despite its relatively low elevation, it is notable for its west face with over 3,000 feet of vertical granite.
London Tower | |
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Aerial view of London Tower | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 7,550 ft (2,300 m) [1] |
Prominence | 1,132 ft (345 m) [2] |
Coordinates | 62°55′21″N 150°38′45″W [2] |
Geography | |
London Tower Location of London Tower in Alaska | |
Location | Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States |
Parent range | Alaska Range |
Topo map | USGS Talkeetna D-2 |
Geology | |
Type of rock | Granite |
See also
- Mountain peaks of Alaska
References
- 7550, listsofjohn.com
- "London Tower". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2019-05-19.
External links
- NOAA weather: Talkeetna
- Localized weather: Mountain Forecast
- Flight through 747 Pass: YouTube (London Tower on right at 1:46 mark)
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