| London Tower | |
|---|---|
 Aerial view of London Tower | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,550 ft (2,300 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,132 ft (345 m)[2] |
| Coordinates | 62°55′21″N150°38′45″W / 62.92250°N 150.64583°W /62.92250; -150.64583[2] |
| Geography | |
  London Tower Location in Alaska | |
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| Interactive map of London Tower | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Matanuska-Susitna |
| Protected area | Denali National Park |
| Parent range | Alaska Range |
| Topo map | USGS Talkeetna D-2 |
| Geology | |
| Rock type | Granite |
London Tower is a 7,550 ft (2,300 m) mountain summit located in theAlaska Range, inDenali National Park and Preserve, inAlaska, United States. It is situated on the east side of theRuth Gorge, 15.23 mi (25 km) southeast ofDenali and 3.38 mi (5 km) south ofThe Moose's Tooth.Mount Bradley rises 2.55 miles (4.10 km) directly across The Great Gorge to the west. Despite its relatively low elevation, it is notable for its west face with over 3,000 feet of vertical granite.
Based on theKöppen climate classification, London Tower is located in aTundra 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 (−29 °C) with wind chill factors below −30 °F (−34 °C). The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for viewing and climbing.[4]
