[4] The mountain was named for Cecil E. Rhode (1902–1979), director of the Izaak Walton League, wildlife photographer, and writer who lived in Cooper Landing for 42 years and was best known for bringing wide exposure to the public about the wilds of Alaska, particularly in magazines such as National Geographic, Sports Afield, and Outdoor Life.

[3] The mountain's toponym was officially adopted on August 13, 1981, by the United States Board on Geographic Names.

and find a trail accessible on the left side if driving Southbound.

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Cecil Rhode Mountain is located in a subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.

This climate supports a spruce and hemlock forest on the lower slopes.