| Mount Wake | |
| Elevation: | 9100feet |
| Elevation Ref: | [1] |
| Prominence Ft: | 1900 |
| Isolation Mi: | 2.92 |
| 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: | 62.9028°N -150.7294°W |
| Topo: | USGS Talkeetna D-2 |
| First Ascent: | 1979 Gary Bocarde, Nick Parker, Paul Denkewalter |
| Rock: | Granite |
Mount Wake is a 9100feet mountain summit located in the Alaska Range, in Denali National Park and Preserve, in Alaska, United States. It is situated on the west side of the Ruth Gorge, 14.440NaN0 southeast of Denali and 5.850NaN0 southwest of The Moose's Tooth. The nearest higher neighbor is Mount Dickey, 2.92miles to the north. Mount Bradley lies 1.51miles to the north, and Mount Johnson lies 0.89miles to the southeast. Despite its relatively low elevation, it is notable for its north face with over 4,000 feet of vertical sheer granite. The mountain was named by famed explorer Dr. Frederick Cook for his friend Charles Wake.[2]
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Wake 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]