London Tower (Alaska) Explained

London Tower
Elevation Ft:7550
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence Ft:1132
Prominence Ref:[2]
Range:Alaska Range
Map:USA Alaska
Map Size:270
Label Position:right
Country:United States
State:Alaska
Region:Matanuska-Susitna
Region Type:Borough
Part Type:Protected area
Part:Denali National Park
Coordinates:62.9225°N -150.6458°W
Topo:USGS Talkeetna D-2
Rock:Granite

London Tower is a 7550feet 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, 15.230NaN0 southeast of Denali and 3.380NaN0 south of The Moose's Tooth. Mount Bradley rises 2.55miles 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.

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, London Tower is located in a Tundra climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool summers.[3] Weather systems are forced upwards by the Alaska Range (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of snowfall. Winter temperatures can drop below −20 °F with wind chill factors below −30 °F. The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for viewing and climbing.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. https://listsofjohn.com/peak/147779 7550, listsofjohn.com
  2. 66024. London Tower. 2019-05-19.
  3. Peel, M. C. . Finlayson, B. L. . McMahon, T. A. . 2007 . Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification . Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. . 11 . 5 . 1633 . 10.5194/hess-11-1633-2007 . 2007HESS...11.1633P . 1027-5606 . free . free.
  4. https://www.alpineinstitute.com/articles/faqs/denali-faq/#:~:text=1.-,What%20do%20you%20recommend%20as%20the%20best%20month%20to%20climb,combination%20of%20weather%20and%20conditions. Denali FAQ, American Alpine Institute