Mount Dana

Mount Dana is a stratovolcano on the Alaska Peninsula that rises approximately 1,350 meters above sea level. Its crater measures roughly 1.5 kilometers in height and 2 kilometers across.

The volcano experienced a major eruption roughly 3,840 years ago that sent pyroclastic flows all the way to Canoe Bay inlet. This event left lasting marks on the surrounding landscape.

The volcano sits within territory that Alaska Native peoples have called home for countless generations. Their long relationship with these landscapes remains central to understanding the region today.

The volcano sits roughly 555 miles from Anchorage and can be visited year-round with appropriate planning. Access depends on choosing the right transportation method for the season.

Cold springs and a large tufa mound near the volcano reveal evidence of past thermal activity and mineral-rich deposits. These features hint at an ongoing geological story that visitors can observe directly.

GPS coordinates: 55.63298,-161.21109

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:26