Elevation 1,399 m Parent range Chugach Mountains | Mountain range Chugach Mountains | |
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Prominence Approximately 1,000 feet (300 m) Location Chugach National Forest Easiest route Byron Peak is typically climbed from the north Similar Byron Glacier, Bard Peak, Turnagain Pass, Portage Glacier, Chugach National Forest | ||
Byron Peak is a 4,590 feet (1,399 m) mountain in the U.S. state of Alaska, located in Chugach National Forest.
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Map of Byron Peak, Alaska 99664, USA
Location
Byron Peak is located in the Chugach National Forest at the head of a short, steep-walled valley, and rises above Portage Lake.
Outdoor Recreation
Due to relative ease of access and proximity to the major population centers of Alaska, Byron Peak and the surrounding area is a popular destination for mountain climbers, hikers, and, occasionally, skiers. The Byron Glacier Trail is a short and easy walk to the base of Byron Peak, and offers visitors panoramic views of steep glaciated mountains and Portage Lake. Continuing upward from the floor of the valley toward the peak requires technical skill and climbing equipment.
Accidents and Fatalities
Byron Peak has been the site of several tragic accidents.