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Frigid CragsAlong with Boreal Mountain, Frigid Crags form the "Gates of the Arctic".
Gates Of The Arctic
With no roads, no trails, and no services, Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve protects a vast, untouched Arctic wilderness north of the Brooks Range.
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Learn About the Park
Gates of the ArcticThe park's namesake are actually two peaks: Frigid Crags and Boreal Mountain.
Point of interest
Boreal MountainOne half of the park's "gate," Boreal Mountain has an elevation of 6,654 feet.
Information
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Learn About the Park
OverviewThe northernmost national park in the United States, Gates of the Arctic is true wilderness, with nary a road or trail in sight.
Learn About the Park
Gates of the ArcticThe park's namesake are actually two peaks: Frigid Crags and Boreal Mountain.
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Point of Interest
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Frigid CragsAlong with Boreal Mountain, Frigid Crags form the "Gates of the Arctic".
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Boreal MountainOne half of the park's "gate," Boreal Mountain has an elevation of 6,654 feet.
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North Fork of the Koyukuk RiverFlowing through glacially-carved mountain valleys, this 102-mile long river runs along a major caribou migration route.
Ranger Station
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Arctic Interagency Visitor CenterThe Arctic Interagency Visitor Center is located on the Dalton Highway in Coldfoot, a gateway village that borders the park.
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Bettles Ranger Station and Visitor CenterBettles Ranger Station and Visitor Center is located in the small bush village of Bettles.
Paddling
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Alatna RiverPaddling along the Alatna River offers gorgeous scenery and a chance to see wildlife.
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Wildlife Viewing
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Noatak RiverThis 65-mile-long river flows through a glacial valley with snow covered peaks.
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Tinayguk RiverThis 44-mile-long wild and scenic river is the largest tributary of the North Fork of the Koyukuk.
Climbing
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Boreal MountainOne half of the park's "gate," Boreal Mountain has an elevation of 6,654 feet.
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Arrigetch PeaksOffering top-notch climbing and wilderness mountaineering opportunities, these peaks are part of the Brooks Range.
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Mount DoonerakOne of the park's most popular climbing spots, this peak is located in the Endicott Mountains of the Brooks Range.
Camping
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Galbraith Lake CampgroundLocated just northeast of the park's boundary, this primitive campground offers minimal amenities.
Restrooms
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Galbraith Lake CampgroundLocated just northeast of the park's boundary, this primitive campground offers minimal amenities.
Support
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Alaska GeographicThe official non-profit partner of Alaska national parks, this organization offers learning adventures, group education and events.
Nearby Parks Around Gates Of The Arctic
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Gates Of The Arctic
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Gates of the Arctic National Park
The northernmost national park in the United States, Gates of the Arctic is true wilderness, with nary a road or trail in sight.
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Bettles Ranger Station and Visitor Center
Bettles Ranger Station and Visitor Center is located in the small bush village of Bettles.
24.2 mi away
Prospect Creek
The small settlement of Prospect Creek lies 25 miles southeast of Bettles, which is a park gateway community.
42.5 mi away
Arctic Interagency Visitor Center
The Arctic Interagency Visitor Center is located on the Dalton Highway in Coldfoot, a gateway village that borders the park.
42.7 mi away
Coldfoot
Coldfoot is a gateway community located outside the park's southeast border.
45.7 mi away
Marion Creek Campground
Marion Creek offers camping and a ranger station.
