Chitanatala Mountains
Alaska
Elevation Range
2,000 ft - 8,420 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
64.5669, -152.1933
About Chitanatala Mountains
The Chitanatala Mountains are a remote and rugged mountain range located in the interior of Alaska. This vast wilderness area is characterized by steep, glaciated peaks, deep valleys, and numerous alpine lakes and tarns. The terrain is predominantly rocky and includes boulder fields, scree slopes, and jagged ridges. The climate is subarctic, with long, cold winters and short, cool summers. Vegetation is sparse, consisting mainly of hardy tundra plants and scattered stands of spruce and birch.
Notable Peaks
Mount Chitanatala
8,420 ft
Mount Tolvana
7,980 ft
Alatna Peak
7,560 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.