Yentna Glacier in Denali National Park

Yentna Glacier

Denali's Yentna Glacier begins between Mount Russell and Mount Foraker.

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Yentna Glacier Details

An occasional destination for mountaineers, Denali's Yentna Glacier begins between Mount Russell and Mount Foraker. It moves southwest and forms the east fork of the Yentna River at its terminus; Lacuna Glacier is a major tributary of Yentna Glacier.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Yentna Glacier

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2.1 mi away

Tokosha Mountains

The treeless Tokosha Mountains rise between the Ruth Glacier and Tokositna Glacier in Denali.

6.2 mi away

Lacuna Glacier

Lacuna Glacier flows southwest before joining the Yentna Glacier.

8.4 mi away

Mount Russell

At 11,670 feet, Mt. Russell is a little more than half the size of Denali (Mt. McKinley).

12.4 mi away

Kahiltna Glacier

The longest glacier in the Alaska Range, Kahiltna Glacier flows for 44 miles.

14.1 mi away

Dall Glacier

Dall Glacier begins on Mt. Russell within Denali National Park.