| McGinnis Mountain | |
|---|---|
 McGinnis Mountain summit | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,232 ft (1,290 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 656 ft (200 m)[2] |
| Parent peak | Stroller White Mountain[3] |
| Coordinates | 58°27′07″N134°35′54″W / 58.45194°N 134.59833°W /58.45194; -134.59833[3] |
| Geography | |
  McGinnis Mountain Location in Alaska | |
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| Interactive map of McGinnis Mountain | |
| Location | Tongass National Forest Juneau Borough Alaska,United States |
| Parent range | Coast Mountains Boundary Ranges Juneau Icefield[3] |
| Topo map | USGSJuneau B-2 |
McGinnis Mountain, also known asMount McGinnis, is a 4,232-foot (1,290 m) mountain summit located in theBoundary Ranges, in theU.S. state ofAlaska.[4] The peak is situated near the toe of theMendenhall Glacier, withinTongass National Forest, 11 mi (18 km) north-northwest ofJuneau, Alaska, and 6 mi (10 km) north ofJuneau International Airport. Although modest in elevation,relief is significant since the mountain rises up from sea level at Auke Bay in less than five miles. McGinnis Mountain is often seen and photographed withStroller White Mountain, a 5,118-foot (1,560 m) summit 1.6 mi (3 km) to the north because they are together in the background behindMendenhall Lake, a popular tourist and recreation area.
The mountain's name was officially adopted in 1930 by theUnited States Geological Survey[4] McGinnis Mountain takes its name from McGinnis Creek, which drains its northern slopes. McGinnis Creek in turn was originally namedMcInnis River in 1891 by John McInnis and Edward Brennan who had staked claims in the area. In 1903, the name was reported as McGinnis Creek by theUSGS.[5][6]
Based on theKöppen climate classification, McGinnis Mountain is located in asubarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[7] Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. This climate supports the Mendenhall Glacier andJuneau Icefield to the mountain's east. May and June are the best months for climbing in terms of catching favorable weather.
