Eldridge Glacier
Eldridge Glacier is one of the largest and longest glaciers in Denali.
Plan Around Eldridge Glacier
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Eldridge Glacier Details
Thirty miles long, Eldridge Glacier is one of the largest and longest glaciers in Denali National Park. It begins on Explorers Peak before flowing northeast to a basin near Mount Eldridge, then turns southeast to Chulitna River valley and birthing the Fountain River. Air taxis and tours sometimes land on this glacier, and in fact flying in from the town of Talkeetna is the easiest way to access this part of the park. Glacial travel is a specialized skill, which is why mountaineering schools offer classes here, as well.
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Nearby Parks Around Eldridge Glacier
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Eldridge Glacier
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10.4 mi away
Mt. Eldridge
This 10,082-foot mountain looms over the glacier of the same name.
15.1 mi away
West Fork Glacier
The West Fork Glacier originates at Anderson Pass in the Alaska Range.
15.3 mi away
Mount Mather
Mt. Mather is a 12,096-foot peak to the northeast of Denali (Mt. McKinley).
15.8 mi away
Mount Deception
Overlooking Brooks Glacier is 11,539-foot Mt. Deception.
16.1 mi away
Explorers Peak
Explorers Peak, despite its romantic name, is just the 179th-highest mountain in Alaska.
