Alaska Range
The Alaska Range is a prominent mountain range and glacial high-altitude corridor in south-central Alaska, known for Denali and dramatic alpine scenery.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Alaska |
| Subregion | Alaska Peninsula and Alaska Range |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Timezone | AmericaAnchorage |
| Latitude | 63 |
| Longitude | -150 |
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5:12 PM LOCAL TIMEThe Alaska Range stretches roughly 600 miles from southwest to northeast across south-central Alaska, forming a natural boundary and high-level gateway between interior Alaska and the Pacific coastal region. At its heart lies Denali, North America's highest peak at 20,310 ft (6,190 m); the range is capped by towering granite peaks, extensive glaciers (like the Muldrow and Ruth), and remote volcanic basins. Visitors come to Denali National Park for rugged trekking, flightseeing, and mountaineering, while the range’s broader swathes support wildlife like caribou, grizzly bears, and golden eagles. Crossings on the Denali Highway, and routes through Glenn and Parks Highways, offer scenic drives through subalpine parkland and alpine tundra; high passes, avalanche-prone slopes, and braided river valleys define the experience for serious backcountry travel.
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