The Alaska Range is a narrow mountain range in south central Alaska. In 1869, the naturalist W. H. Dall applied the name Alaskan Range to the area before it was shortened to its present name.
The range extends from Lake Clark, to the White River in Canada. Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America, can be found in this range. The range runs in a east-to-west arc with the northernmost part in the center. From there it extends southward towards Alaska Peninsula and the Aleutian Islands. It also extends southeast towards the Pacific Coast Ranges.
The harsh weather and heavy snowfall that the range receives contribute to the large glaciers that can be found in the area, including, Canwell, Castner, Black Rapids, Susitna, Yanert, Muldrow, Eldridge, Ruth, Tokositna, and Kahiltna Glaciers.
Portions of the range are protected by Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Denali National Park and Preserve and Lake Clark National Park and Preserve.
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Fast Facts
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Located in Alaska
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First called "Alaskan Range" in 1869
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Was shortened to Alaska Range over time
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400 miles long
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Mount McKinley is in this range
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Highest peak over 20,000 feet
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Range is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire
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Has some of the harshest weather in the world
