Back Range
Alaska
Elevation Range
3,000 ft - 9,800 ft
Notable Peaks
5
Coordinates
59.6661, -153.4819
About Back Range
The Back Range is a remote and rugged mountain range located in the heart of Alaska's interior. Stretching for over 150 miles, this range is characterized by dramatic, jagged peaks, deep glacial valleys, and vast expanses of untouched wilderness. The terrain varies from high alpine meadows and tundra to steep, rocky ridges and glaciated cirques. Many of the peaks exceed 8,000 feet in elevation, with the highest point reaching nearly 10,000 feet. The Back Range experiences a subarctic continental climate, with long, cold winters and short, cool summers.
Notable Peaks
Mount Backpeak
9,800 ft
Icefall Peak
8,950 ft
Denali Crest
8,600 ft
Granite Spire
8,200 ft
Snowbird Peak
7,900 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.