Resurrection Peaks
{{Short description|Mountain ridge in the state of Alaska}}
{{Infobox mountain
| name = Resurrection Peaks
| photo = Resurrection Peaks.jpg
| photo_caption = Resurrection Peaks, south aspect
| elevation_ft = 4727
| elevation_ref = [https://listsofjohn.com/peak/144579 Resurrection Peaks, North AK listsofjohn.com]
| prominence_ft = 2300
| prominence_ref= {{cite peakbagger|pid=24077|name=Resurrection Peak, Alaska|accessdate=2020-02-25}}
| range = Kenai Mountains
| parent_peak = Mount Ascension
| listing =
| location = Chugach National Forest
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Alaska, United States
| map = USA Alaska
| range_coordinates =
| map_caption = Location in Alaska
| label_position = left
| mapframe = yes
| mapframe-zoom = 8
| mapframe-caption = Interactive map of Resurrection Peaks
| coordinates = {{coord|60|12|35|N|149|28|28|W|type:mountain_region:US-AK_scale:100000|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| topo = USGS Seward A-7
| type =
| first_ascent =
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}}Resurrection Peaks is a {{convert|4727|ft|m|0|adj=on}} mountain ridge located in the Kenai Mountains, on the Kenai Peninsula, in the U.S. state of Alaska. The peaks are situated in Chugach National Forest, {{convert|3.3|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} north of Mount Benson, {{convert|3.5|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} south of Mount Ascension, and {{convert|5|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} north of Seward, Alaska. These peaks, marked 4712' and 4665' on the USGS map, together with their ridges and glacier form a distinct group. The peaks overlook the mouth of Resurrection River into Resurrection Bay, and take their name from the bay named since 1792, and the river since 1898. Resurrection Peaks' name was officially adopted in 1969 by the United States Geological Survey.{{cite gnis|id=1424810|name=Resurrection Peaks|accessdate=2020-02-25}}
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Resurrection Peaks are located in a subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.{{cite journal | author = Peel, M. C. |author2=Finlayson, B. L. |author3=McMahon, T. A. | year = 2007 | title = Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification | journal = Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. | volume = 11 | issn = 1027-5606}} Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. This climate supports a spruce and hemlock forest on the lower slopes. The months May and June offer the most favorable weather for viewing.
Gallery
File:Lost Lake, Kenai Peninsula.jpg|From northeast at Lost Lake
File:Resurrection Bay ENBLA55.jpg|Viewed from Seward
See also
{{stack|{{portal|Alaska|Mountains}}}}
References
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External links
- Resurrection Peaks [https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/2-5872672/United%20States/Alaska/Kenai%20Peninsula/Resurrection%20Peaks Weather forecast]
Category:Mountains of Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Category:Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area