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Delta Range

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Description

Although geologically part of the Alaska Range, the Delta Range is considered to be that subset of the Alaska Range which is East of the Delta River. The terrain the the Delta Range is generally lower altitude than the more westerly regions of the Alaska Range. Nonetheless, many challenging climbs at all grades exist in this area. The Delta Range receives far less tourism than the Denali region of the Alaska Range.

Getting There

From Fairbanks: go to Delta Junction, then head South on the Richardson Highway (AK-4).

From Anchorage: AK-1 to Glenallen, then North on the Richardson Highway (AK-4).

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Peaks of the Castner Glacier
[Hide Photo] Peaks of the Castner Glacier
Some of the major peaks in the Deltas as seen from the summit of Institute Peak
[Hide Photo] Some of the major peaks in the Deltas as seen from the summit of Institute Peak
Triangle Peak 7,100ft
[Hide Photo] Triangle Peak 7,100ft
Gulkana Glacier
[Hide Photo] Gulkana Glacier
White Princess 9,850ft<br>
[Hide Photo] White Princess 9,850ft
Mt. Silvertip 9,400ft
[Hide Photo] Mt. Silvertip 9,400ft
M'Ladies Mountain 8,880ft
[Hide Photo] M'Ladies Mountain 8,880ft
Peak 8,100
[Hide Photo] Peak 8,100
Old Snowy 9,700ft
[Hide Photo] Old Snowy 9,700ft
Castner Glacier, Black Cap is main peak in the photo. Aug 2009
[Hide Photo] Castner Glacier, Black Cap is main peak in the photo. Aug 2009
Looking over the Delta River from Rainbow Ridge.
[Hide Photo] Looking over the Delta River from Rainbow Ridge.
Sunset and sun dogs over the Hayes Range from the Michael Creek Headwall.
[Hide Photo] Sunset and sun dogs over the Hayes Range from the Michael Creek Headwall.