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Coast Mountains

Alaska

Elevation Range

0 ft - 16,550 ft

Notable Peaks

5

Coordinates

58.2583, -133.3250

About Coast Mountains

The Coast Mountains are a vast mountain range stretching along the western coast of Alaska, from the Aleutian Islands in the south to the Arctic Ocean in the north. This rugged, glaciated range is characterized by steep, jagged peaks, deep valleys, and abundant glaciers. The terrain is primarily alpine, with rocky outcrops, snowfields, and steep, technical climbing routes. The climate is cool and wet, with heavy snowfall in the winter months.

Notable Peaks

Mount Fairweather

15,325 ft

Mount Crillon

12,726 ft

Mount Quincy Adams

12,276 ft

Mount Hubbard

12,010 ft

Mount Bona

16,550 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
mountaineering
glacier trekking
wildlife viewing
camping

Best Seasons

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Juneau, AK
Gustavus, AK
Yakutat, AK

Location

Alaska

58.2583, -133.3250

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Data Source

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

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