Jade Mountain (Alaska)
| Jade Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Jade Mountain Location of Jade Mountain in Alaska | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,028 ft (923 m) |
| Coordinates | 68°37′07″N 149°40′32″W / 68.6185°N 149.6756°W |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | North Slope Borough |
Jade Mountain is a mountain in the North Slope Borough, Alaska located two miles (3.2 km) southwest of Toolik Lake on Alaska State land. The name refers to the color of the moss-covered tundra around the summit.[1]
It is a popular hike for researchers at the Toolik Lake Field Station.[2]
References
- ^ "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ Dell’Amore, Christine. "Arctic Dispatch: The Hike Up Jade Mountain". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2 March 2022.