The Kahiltna Peaks are two prominent summits on a western spur of Denali in the central Alaska Range, in Denali National Park. The 13,440-foot (4,100 m) east peak and the 12,835-foot (3,912 m) west peak are separated from the main Denali massif by Kahiltna Notch, between the northeast and east forks of Kahiltna Glacier.[1][2][3]

Kahiltna Peaks
South aspect, aerial view
Highest point
Elevation13,440 ft (4,100 m)[1]
Prominence1,480 ft (450 m)[2]
Parent peakDenali[1]
Coordinates63°01′43″N 151°05′00″W / 63.02861°N 151.08333°W / 63.02861; -151.08333[3]
Geography
Kahiltna Peaks is located in Alaska
Kahiltna Peaks
Kahiltna Peaks
Alaska
LocationDenali Borough, Alaska, United States
Parent rangeAlaska Range
Topo mapUSGS Mount McKinley A-3

See also edit

 
East peak of Kahiltna Peaks in lower left, with Denali centered

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Kahiltna Peaks". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2013-04-05.
  2. ^ a b "Kahiltna Peaks". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2013-04-05.
  3. ^ a b "Kahiltna Peaks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-04-05.