Hayes Range facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hayes Range |
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Hayes |
| Elevation | 13,832 ft (4,216 m) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 147 mi (237 km) |
| Area | 13,406 sq mi (34,720 km2) |
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 Hayes Range
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State/Province | Alaska |
The Hayes Range is a group of mountains in Alaska, United States. It is part of the larger Alaska Range. These mountains are found in two areas of Alaska: Denali and Southeast Fairbanks.
The Hayes Range is located to the east of Denali National Park. To its west are the Delta Mountains, separated by the Delta River. In a straight line, the Hayes Range is about 100 miles (160 km) south of Fairbanks. It is also about 200 miles (320 km) northeast of Anchorage. The mountain range stretches for about 147 miles (237 km) from east to west.
Tallest Peaks of the Hayes Range
The highest point in the Hayes Range is Mount Hayes. It stands at 13,832 feet (4,216 m) tall.
Other important and tall mountains in this range include:
- Mount Moffit (the second-highest peak)
- Mount Shand (the third-highest peak)
- Moby Dick (the fourth-highest peak)
- Mount Deborah (the fifth-highest peak)
- Hess Mountain (the seventh-highest peak)
- McGinnis Peak (the eighth-highest peak)
Images for kids
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Hayes Range from the Denali Highway. Mount Hayes, Moby Dick, and Shand are visible.
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The Hayes Range near Monahan Flat and Nenana Mountain.
