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Peaks of the Alaska Range (1)
Peaks of the Alaska Range

The Alaska Range is a huge chain of mountains in Alaska, United States. It stretches for about 400 miles (640 kilometers) from the northwest to the southeast. This mountain range is home to Denali, which is the highest mountain in North America! Denali stands incredibly tall at 20,320 feet (6,194 meters).

The Alaska Range is also famous for its many glaciers. These are like giant, slow-moving rivers of ice! Some of the well-known glaciers here include the Canwell, Castner, Black Rapids, Susitna, Yanert, Muldrow, Eldridge, Ruth, Tokositna, and Kahiltna Glaciers.

Four main rivers flow through the Alaska Range. These are the Delta, Nenana, Nabesna, and Chisna Rivers. The Nenana River is a very popular spot for whitewater rafting in Alaska. People love to go on exciting boat trips down its fast-moving waters.

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Images for kids

  • Mt. Hayes and the eastern Alaska Range mountains

    Mt. Hayes and the eastern Alaska Range mountains

  • Alaska range

    View from Denali State Park

  • Alaska Range Glacier

    Alaska Range Glacier

  • Cordillera de Alaska desde Tok, Alaska, Estados Unidos, 2017-08-29, DD 01-08 PAN

    Alaska Range from Tok

  • Alaska Range Mountain Peaks

    Alaska Range Mountain Peaks

  • Craggyakrange

    The Denali Highway passes through the Alaska Range and offers travelers a close up-look at some of the lower peaks

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