Takshanuk Mountains

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Takshanuk Mountains
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Highest point
Elevation 1,566.98 m (5,141.0 ft)
Dimensions
Length41.84 km (26.00 mi)
A view of the southern end of the Takshanuk Mountains. The Chilkat River can barely be glimpsed in the lower lefthand corner. TakshanukMountains1.jpg
A view of the southern end of the Takshanuk Mountains. The Chilkat River can barely be glimpsed in the lower lefthand corner.

The Takshanuk Mountains are a mountain range in Southeast Alaska, United States that separate the Chilkoot and Chilkat watersheds and also form the northern portion of the Chilkat Peninsula. [1]

Notable peaks include Mount Ripinski, Peak 3920, and Tukgahgo Mountain. [2]

Primary access to the mountains is via the community of Haines or the Haines Highway. [3]

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References

  1. "Takshanuk Watershed Council - Haines and Klukwan AK". takshanuk.org. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
  2. "Takshanuk Mountains". Alaska Guide. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
  3. "Getting Here". Takshanuk Mountain Trail. Retrieved 2023-07-03.

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