Mount Hunter
Mount Hunter is a glaciated, multi-peaked massif in the Alaska Range, known for challenging climbs and proximity to Denali and Kahiltna Glacier.
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Geography
| Address | Mount Hunter, Alaska, USADenali Park Blvd Walpi Loop Road |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Alaska Range |
| Subregion | Interior Alaskan Range |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| County | Denali Borough |
| District | McKinley Village Area |
| City | Denali National Park |
| Neighborhood | Mountaineering-вə Виктория River Basin |
| Postal Code | 99755 |
| Timezone | AmericaAnchorage |
| Latitude | 63.069 |
| Longitude | -151.01 |
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5:15 PM LOCAL TIMEMount Hunter is an iconic summit in the Alaska Range above the Kahiltna Glacier, west of Denali. Rising to about 14,570 feet (4,440 meters), its high pointing KP and Southeast Fork routes make it a popular but technically demanding prize for experienced mountaineers. The mountain’s steep glaciers, knife-edged ridges, and frequent high winds demand solid ice and mixed climbing skills — climbers often approach from the Denali Park Road and utilize advanced crevasse rescue and winter mountaineering techniques. Talkeetna and the Denali National Park visitor facilities provide access points, with base camps near the Kahiltna and routes typically taking several days to complete. While less famous than Denali itself, Mount Hunter offers significant technical challenge, rewarding those seeking a high-difficulty alpine experience under wide open skies.
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