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Candle Hills

Alaska

Elevation Range

3,500 ft - 7,345 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

62.8528, -155.8747

About Candle Hills

The Candle Hills are a remote mountain range located in the interior region of Alaska. Characterized by rugged, glacier-capped peaks, steep-walled valleys, and alpine meadows, the Candle Hills offer a pristine and challenging wilderness experience. The range is part of the Alaskan Interior Highlands, a vast expanse of mountainous terrain that stretches across central Alaska. The landscape is dominated by ancient, weathered granite and metamorphic rock formations, shaped by glacial activity and tectonic forces over millions of years.

Notable Peaks

Mount Candle

7,345 ft

Bald Mountain

6,952 ft

Calico Peak

6,703 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
mountaineering
rock climbing
wildlife viewing
camping

Best Seasons

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Bettles, AK
Coldfoot, AK

Location

Alaska

62.8528, -155.8747

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Data Source

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