The Ramp (Alaska)

The Ramp is a 5,240-foot (1,597 m) mountain summit located in the Chugach Mountains, in Anchorage Municipality in the U.S. state of Alaska. The Ramp is situated in Chugach State Park, 12 mi (19 km) southeast of downtown Anchorage, and 1.42 mi (2 km) southwest of Mount Williwaw, the nearest higher peak. Access is via the Powerline Trail. Precipitation runoff from the peak drains west into Campbell Creek and east into headwaters of Ship Creek. The mountain's toponym has been officially adopted by the United States Geological Survey.^[3]

The Ramp
Highest point
Elevation	5,240 ft (1,597 m)[1]
Prominence	740 ft (226 m)[1]
Parent peak	Mount Williwaw[2]
Coordinates	61°05′22″N 149°32′42″W[1]
Geography
The Ramp Location of The Ramp in Alaska
Interactive map of The Ramp
Country	United States
State	Alaska
Borough	Anchorage Municipality
Protected area	Chugach State Park
Parent range	Chugach Mountains
Topo map	USGS Anchorage A-7
Climbing
Easiest route	Hiking class 2

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, The Ramp is located in a subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.^[4] Weather systems coming off the Gulf of Alaska are forced upwards by the Chugach Mountains (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of rain and snow. Winter temperatures can drop below 10 °F with wind chill factors below 0 °F.

Gallery

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  The steep north face of The Ramp

See also

• List of mountain peaks of Alaska
• Geology of Alaska