The Ramp (Alaska)


The Ramp is a mountain summit located in the Chugach Mountains, in Anchorage Municipality in the U.S. state of Alaska. The mountain's name was officially adopted in 1981 by the United States Geological Survey. The Ramp is situated in Chugach State Park, southeast of downtown Anchorage, and southwest of Mount Williwaw, its nearest higher peak. Access is via the Powerline Trail.

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, The Ramp is located in a subarctic climate with long, cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. Precipitation runoff from the peak drains into Ship Creek and Campbell Creek.