Peak 5390
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| Peak 5390 | |
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 Peak 5390 is farthest to the left |
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| Elevation | 5,390 feet (1,643 m) |
| Location | Alaska, U.S. |
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| Topo map | USGS Sitka |
| Easiest route | Scramble |
Peak 5390 is the highest peak on Baranof Island and the Alexander Archipelago which are located in southeast Alaska. Peak 5390 is an informal name, named after the peak's height in feet, but is unnamed by USGS maps. Peak 5390 ranks as the highest island-based peak in the U.S. outside of the Aleutian Islands in Alaska and volcanos on Hawai‘i and Maui islands.
Peak 5390 takes most backpackers one or two nights to ascend as it is located roughly in the middle of the island and takes a good amount of time to get to. However, the final ascent is relatively short due to all but the tip of the peak barely poking out of a surrounding icefield. The route navigates ridges, a cul-de-sac glacier, a glacial headwall, a seasonal bergschrund, and a large icefield. Only experienced climbers should undertake a trip, and all should talk with someone who has ascended before.
On a clear day, the mainland, the Coast Mountains, and distinguished peaks such as Devils Thumb and other spires in the Stikine Icecap are visible from the summit. Conversely, Peak 5390 is clearly visible from the Baranof Cross-Island Trail with only the Baranof River valley separating the two.
[edit] External links
- Maps and aerial photos
- WikiSatellite view at WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image from TerraServer-USA
- Surrounding area map from Google Maps
- Location in the United States from the Census Bureau
