Ragged Peak (Denali National Park)

Ragged Peak is a 9,160-foot (2,792 m) summit in Alaska, United States.

Ragged Peak
Northwest aspect
Highest point
Elevation	9,160 ft (2,792 m)[1][2]
Prominence	710 ft (216 m)[2]
Parent peak	Wedge Peak[2]
Isolation	1.15 mi (1.85 km)[2]
Coordinates	63°12′01″N 150°32′54″W[3]
Geography
Ragged Peak Location in Alaska
Interactive map of Ragged Peak
Country	United States
State	Alaska
Borough	Denali
Protected area	Denali National Park
Parent range	Alaska Range
Topo map	USGS Denali A-2[3]

Description

Ragged Peak is located in the Alaska Range and in Denali National Park and Preserve. It is situated 17 miles (27 km) northeast of Denali, the highest summit in North America.^[3] Precipitation runoff from the mountain's slopes drains to the McKinley River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 3,160 feet (960 meters) above the Brooks Glacier in 0.75 mile (1.2 km). The mountain's descriptive name was applied in 1948 by Bradford Washburn because the peak is composed of extremely rugged, jagged rock that has been highly fractured by frost action.^[1] The toponym was officially adopted in 1948 by the United States Board on Geographic Names.^[3]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Ragged Peak is located in a tundra climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.^[4] Winter temperatures can drop below −20 °F with wind chill factors below −30 °F. This climate supports the Brooks and Muldrow Glaciers surrounding the peak. The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for climbing or viewing Ragged Peak.^[5]

Gallery

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  Ragged Peak to right, Wedge Peak centered, Mount Mather is highest to left

See also

• List of mountains and mountain ranges of Denali National Park and Preserve
• Geology of Alaska