Fake Peak

Fake Peak rises to an elevation of 5,338 feet along the Ruth Glacier, standing 19 miles southeast from the primary summit of Denali mountain.

Frederick Cook used this location in 1906 to stage a photograph, falsely claiming he had reached the summit of Denali, which researcher Robert Bryce later exposed.

The peak serves as a reference point in discussions about early mountaineering documentation methods and the verification processes of climbing achievements in Alaska.

Visitors reach Fake Peak through established routes in Denali National Park, requiring proper climbing equipment and adherence to national park entrance procedures.

The location maintains a prominence of 19 meters and an isolation distance of 114 meters from its nearest higher neighbor, Mount Glisen.

Location: Alaska

GPS coordinates: 62.90500,-150.50611

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:08