Blueberry Hill (Alaska) facts for kids
Blueberry Hill is a cool spot near Valdez, Alaska. It's also sometimes called Meals Hill. This hill is a natural landmark that's important to the area.
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Where is Blueberry Hill?
Blueberry Hill sits right on the north shore of Valdez Bay. It's about 351 feet (or 107 meters) tall. That's like a 35-story building!
On the west side of the hill, you'll find a special forest. It's full of tall Sitka spruce trees. This forest is the northernmost part of the huge Pacific temperate rainforests system. It covers about one square kilometer.
Animals of Blueberry Hill
This forest is home to some amazing wildlife. You might spot black bears roaming around. Bald eagles also live here, soaring high above the trees. It's a great place for nature lovers!
Other Hills Nearby
Blueberry Hill is the biggest of several hills around Valdez Bay.
- East of Blueberry Hill is Salmonberry Hill. It's also called Civic Center Hill. It got its name because lots of wild salmonberries grow there.
- Southeast of the small boat harbor is Hippie Hill. This hill was named after seasonal workers. They used to camp there during the 1980s and 1990s.
- The Mineral Creek Islands are also part of this group of hills. They are located east of town in the Valdez Tide Flats.
What is Blueberry Hill Made Of?
Blueberry Hill and all the hills around it are made of a type of rock called metamorphic schist. This kind of rock has been changed by heat and pressure deep underground. You can see these undisturbed rocks on many of the cliff beaches near Valdez.
