Mount Margaret, also known as Primrose Ridge, is a summit in Alaska, United States.
Description Mount Margaret is located in the Alaska Range and in Denali National Park and Preserve. It is situated west of Mount Healy at miles 14–20 of the Park Road which traverses the mountain's southern slope. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains west into the Sanctuary River and east into Savage River, which are both tributaries of the Teklanika River. Topographic relief is modest as the summit rises above the Savage River Canyon in two miles (3.2 km).
Climate Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Margaret is located in a tundra climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Winter temperatures can drop below −20 °F with wind chill factors below −30 °F. The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for climbing or viewing.Denali FAQ, American Alpine Institute, alpineinstitute.com, Retrieved 2024-03-27.
Etymology The mountain's toponym has been officially adopted by the United States Board on Geographic Names as reported, and perhaps given, by surveyor Woodbury Abbey on his 1921 survey of the boundaries of McKinley National Park. The name honors Margaret Murie (1902–2003), naturalist, writer, conservationist, and one of the most significant figures in Alaska history.The Mystery of Mount Margaret, Erik Johnson, nps.gov, Retrieved 2024-03-28.
See also List of mountains and mountain ranges of Denali National Park and Preserve Geology of Alaska
References
External links Weather forecast: Primrose Ridge National Park Service site: The Mystery of Mount Margaret