Chugach Mountains
Chugach Mountains are a young, rugged range across south-central Alaska. Known for glaciers, fjords and year-round outdoor recreation, they host popular access points for Anchorage, Prince William Sound and Girdwood.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Alaska |
| Subregion | Alaska Range and Coastal |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| County | Valdez-Capital |
| District | Chugach National Forest |
| Timezone | AmericaAnchorage |
| Latitude | 61.5 |
| Longitude | -149.5 |
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8:42 PM LOCAL TIMEChugach Mountains stretch along south-central Alaska from the Kenai Peninsula to the Copper River. They are characterized by tightly folded sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, steep glacial valleys, and a climate strongly influenced by nearby oceans, resulting in high snowfall and long, snowy winters. Key access points and activities include Resurrection Bay and Whittier for ferry and cruise access, Girdwood for alpine skiing at Alyeska Resort, and multiple trailheads for hut-to-hut hiking, glacier travel and rafting in protected river valleys. The range is a source of major Yukon and Susitna River tributaries and offers a dramatic backdrop to urban and coastal landscapes. Due to active glaciers and variable weather, visitors should prepare for rapid weather changes, high winds and avalanche risk in winter.
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