Although modest in elevation, relief is significant as the summit rises approximately 3,800 feet (1,158 m) above Ship Creek in 1.5 miles (2.4 km).

An ascent of the summit involves hiking 17 miles (round-trip) with 5,100 feet of elevation gain.

[5][7] The mountain's toponym was officially adopted in 1964 by the United States Board on Geographic Names.

[6] Based on the Köppen climate classification, Temptation Peak is located in a subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.

[9] Weather systems coming off the Gulf of Alaska are forced upwards by the Chugach Mountains (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall.