Surprise Glacier
This Denali glacier moves westward and forms the source of the Tonzona River.
Guide Sections
Use Surprise Glacier's guide sections to understand how this stop fits into the larger park plan.
Point of Interest
Surprise Glacier Details
Difficulty
Low
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Beginning in the Alaska Range near Mt. Dall, this Denali glacier moves westward and forms the source of the Tonzona River. Not to be confused with the more famous "calving" glacier seen from cruise ships in Prince William Sound.