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Mountain Range
hard
Black Mountains
Alaska
Elevation Range
1,500 ft - 15,325 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
62.0326, -156.4320
About Black Mountains
The Black Mountains are a modest mountain range located in central Alaska. The range is characterized by rugged, glaciated peaks surrounded by alpine tundra and boreal forest. The terrain is steep and rocky, with numerous glacial valleys and cirques carved into the landscape. The climate is subarctic, with long, cold winters and brief, cool summers.
Notable Peaks
Mount Harding
6,890 ft
Mount Fairweather
15,325 ft
Mount Quincy Adams
12,800 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
mountaineering
rock climbing
wildlife viewing
camping
Best Seasons
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Haines, AK
Skagway, AK
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.