List of mountains and mountain ranges of Denali National Park and Preserve

The mountains in Denali National Park and Preserve are a big part of the Alaska Range. This huge mountain range includes many smaller ranges within it. The most famous mountain here is Denali, also known as Mount McKinley. It's the tallest peak in the park and the highest mountain in all of North America, standing at an amazing 20,320 feet (6,194 m)! The names of these mountains are the official ones used by the USGS (U.S. Board on Geographic Names). This article will tell you about some of the most important and interesting peaks in the park.

Meet the Mountains of Denali National Park

Denali National Park is home to some of the most impressive mountains in the world. These towering giants are part of the larger Alaska Range. They offer incredible views and challenging climbs for adventurers.

Central Alaska Range: Home of Denali

The heart of the Alaska Range is dominated by the massive Denali mountain. Denali isn't just one peak; it's a huge mountain system with many smaller summits and ridges around it. Besides Denali, another very tall mountain in this area is Mount Foraker, which is over 14,000 feet (4,300 m) high! Most of the other important peaks in this central area are usually between 10,000-foot (3,000 m) and 12,500-foot (3,800 m) tall.

Here are some of the notable peaks in the Central Alaska Range:

• Denali - 63°04′10″N 151°00′27″W / 63.06944°N 151.00750°W / 63.06944; -151.00750 (Denali); 20,310 feet (6,190.5 m)
• Mount Foraker - 62°57′39″N 151°23′53″W / 62.96083°N 151.39806°W / 62.96083; -151.39806 (Mount Foraker); 17,342 feet (5,286 m)
• Mount Hunter - 62°57′03″N 151°05′22″W / 62.95083°N 151.08944°W / 62.95083; -151.08944 (Mount Hunter); 14,091 feet (4,295 m)
• Mount Huntington - 62°58′04″N 150°53′07″W / 62.96778°N 150.88528°W / 62.96778; -150.88528 (Mount Huntington); 11,607 feet (3,538 m)
• Mount Mather - 63°14′41″N 150°26′08″W / 63.24472°N 150.43556°W / 63.24472; -150.43556 (Mount Mather); 12,096 feet (3,687 m)
• Mount Silverthrone - 63°06′58″N 150°40′28″W / 63.11611°N 150.67444°W / 63.11611; -150.67444 (Mount Silverthrone); 12,867 feet (3,922 m)
• The Mooses Tooth - 62°58′11″N 150°36′40″W / 62.96972°N 150.61111°W / 62.96972; -150.61111 (The Mooses Tooth); 10,082 feet (3,073 m)

Kichatna Mountains: The Cathedral Spires

The Kichatna Mountains are a special part of the Alaska Range located to the west. They are famous for their amazing "Cathedral Spires." These are sharp, jagged mountain ridges (called arêtes) that look like the spires of a grand cathedral. They are a favorite spot for experienced climbers.

Some peaks in the Kichatna Mountains include:

• Augustin Peak - 62°25′08″N 152°37′18″W / 62.41889°N 152.62167°W / 62.41889; -152.62167 (Augustin Peak); 8,514 feet (2,595 m)
• Kichatna Spire - 62°25′25″N 152°43′24″W / 62.42361°N 152.72333°W / 62.42361; -152.72333 (Kichatna Spire); 7,684 feet (2,342 m)

Mountains North of the Park Road

As the Alaska Range stretches northeast from the main Denali area, the mountains become a bit lower. You can see some of these peaks from the main park road.

Here are a few of these mountains:

• Polychrome Mountain - 63°32′11″N 149°57′40″W / 63.53639°N 149.96111°W / 63.53639; -149.96111 (Polychrome Mountain); 5,620 feet (1,710 m)
• Sable Mountain - 63°34′20″N 149°42′29″W / 63.57222°N 149.70806°W / 63.57222; -149.70806 (Sable Mountain); 5,994 feet (1,827 m)
• Igloo Mountain - 63°36′30″N 149°37′57″W / 63.60833°N 149.63250°W / 63.60833; -149.63250 (Igloo Mountain); 4,800 feet (1,463 m)