Boreal Mountain in Gates Of The Arctic

Boreal Mountain

One half of the park's "gate," Boreal Mountain has an elevation of 6,654 feet.

Guide Sections

Use Boreal Mountain's guide sections to understand how this stop fits into the larger park plan.

Point of InterestClimbing

Boreal Mountain Details

Difficulty

High

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One half of the park's "gate," Boreal Mountain has an elevation of 6,654 feet. As a destination for climbers and wilderness backpackers, there is a variety of vegetation to see here from dry tundra plants on high peaks, boggy tundra plants in valleys and alpine, spruce, birch and poplar trees in the boreal forest.