Black Mountain (Alaska)
| Black Mountain | |
|---|---|
Black Mountain, southwest aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,891 ft (1,796 m) |
| Prominence | 1,548 ft (472 m) |
| Isolation | 4.2 mi (6.8 km) |
| Coordinates | 59°06′55″N 136°07′18″W / 59.11528°N 136.12167°W |
| Geography | |
| Interactive map of Black Mountain | |
| Location | Glacier Bay National Park Hoonah-Angoon Alaska, United States |
| Parent range | Alsek Ranges Saint Elias Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Skagway A-3 |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | North slope |
Black Mountain is a prominent, 5,891-foot-high (1,796-meter) mountain summit located in the Alsek Ranges of the Saint Elias Mountains in southeast Alaska. The mountain is situated in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, 75 mi (121 km) northwest of Juneau, between the Riggs and McBride glaciers. The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for viewing or climbing Black Mountain. Weather permitting, Black Mountain can be seen from Muir Inlet of Glacier Bay, which is a popular destination for cruise ships.