Boreal Mountain
One half of the park's "gate," Boreal Mountain has an elevation of 6,654 feet.
Plan Around Boreal Mountain
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Boreal Mountain Details
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.
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Nearby Parks Around Boreal Mountain
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Boreal Mountain
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4.2 mi away
Frigid Crags
Along with Boreal Mountain, Frigid Crags form the "Gates of the Arctic".
6.7 mi away
Mount Doonerak
One of the park's most popular climbing spots, this peak is located in the Endicott Mountains of the Brooks Range.
16.2 mi away
North Fork of the Koyukuk River
Flowing through glacially-carved mountain valleys, this 102-mile long river runs along a major caribou migration route.
18.5 mi away
Tinayguk River
This 44-mile-long wild and scenic river is the largest tributary of the North Fork of the Koyukuk.
25.1 mi away
Dalton Highway
The 414-mile-long Dalton Highway is one of the most isolated roads in the U.S, passing through just three towns.
