All Mountain Ranges
Mountain Range
hard
Caribou Hills
Alaska
Elevation Range
2,000 ft - 6,398 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
59.9846, -151.0664
About Caribou Hills
The Caribou Hills are a remote mountain range located in south-central Alaska, near the Kenai Peninsula. The range is characterized by rugged, glaciated peaks, alpine meadows, and numerous lakes and streams. The terrain is generally steep and challenging, with many exposed rock faces and scree slopes. The climate is typical of the Alaskan subarctic, with long, cold winters and short, cool summers.
Notable Peaks
Caribou Peak
6,099 ft
Mount Susitna
6,398 ft
Mount Alice
5,971 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
mountaineering
Best Seasons
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Anchorage, AK
Kenai, AK
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.