Peak 5390, also known as Veniaminof Peak and Lacey Peak, is the highest peak on

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and the

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which are located in southeast

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. The prominent is ranking it 97th on the list of prominent peaks in the United States. Peak 5390 is an unofficial name as it is unnamed by

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maps. Peak 5390 ranks as the highest island-based peak in the

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outside of the

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in Alaska and

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s on

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and

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islands. On a clear day, the mainland, the

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, and distinguished peaks such as

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and other spires in the

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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.

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