Lake Clark
Lake Clark is a remote Alaskan wilderness area famed for glacial fjords, active volcanoes, and cultural history. Access is primarily by boat or floatplane, making it a destination for backcountry flights, kayaking, and multi-day hikes.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Alaska |
| Subregion | Southcentral Alaska |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| County | Lake and Aleutians West Census Area |
| Timezone | AmericaAnchorage |
| Latitude | 53.9 |
| Longitude | -152.75 |
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5:15 PM LOCAL TIMELake Clark is a vast and largely undeveloped wilderness in south-central Alaska, spanning roughly 4,000 square kilometers. It’s defined by turbulent fjords, snow-capped volcanic peaks — including the active Mount Cook — and the silty floodwaters of Lake Clark itself. The landscape is shaped by glacial retreat and tectonic uplift, resulting in dramatic terrain and rich ecological zones. Access remains challenging: the region is primarily reached via floatplane services from Anchorage and Kodiak, and many visitors use guided packrafts, multi-day hikes, or boat-based travel to explore its rivers and coastal bluffs. Highlights include native cultural sites, salmon spawning streams, and visual encounters with marine mammals and arctic-birdd species depending on season and route.
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