North Suicide Peak
| North Suicide Peak | |
|---|---|
 North Suicide Peak as seen from the West, from a shoulder of nearby McHugh Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,065 ft (1,544 m) |
| Coordinates | 61°02′12″N 149°33′37″W / 61.03667°N 149.56028°WCoordinates: 61°02′12″N 149°33′37″W / 61.03667°N 149.56028°W |
| Geography | |
  North Suicide Peak | |
| Parent range | Chugach Mountains |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Most often climbed via Hauser's Gully on South Suicide Peak |
North Suicide Peak is a 5,065 feet (1,544 m) mountain in the U.S. state of Alaska, located in Chugach State Park.
Location
North Suicide Peak is located on the southern edge of Chugach State Park, in Alaska, and is positioned between South Suicide Peak, Homicide Peak, Avalanche Peak, and Rabbit Lake.
Access and Recreation
North Suicide Peak is accessible via the popular Falls Creek, McHugh Creek, and Rabbit Lake trails. In the summer months, it is a rugged but non-technical climb that is typically completed as a day trip from nearby Anchorage, Alaska. The peak can be climbed in all seasons but is most popular in the summer and fall, when the majority of the mountain is snow-free.[1]
References
- ↑ "Summit Post: North Suicide Peak". Retrieved December 4, 2012.
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