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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

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Gateway Towns

Haines, AK
Skagway, AK

Location

Alaska

62.0326, -156.4320

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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