North Yuyanq’ Ch’ex, Summit in Chugach State Park, Alaska
North Yuyanq' Ch'ex is a mountain in Chugach State Park featuring steep slopes and exposed rock faces that rise at the head of Rabbit Valley. The terrain around the summit is marked by loose, unstable stone that requires careful footwork.
The peak was long recorded as North Suicide Peak before being renamed North Yuyanq' Ch'ex, a Dena'ina place name. The sources give no account of the origin of the former name or of early climbing accidents; they describe the summer route as a rugged but non-technical climb, usually done as a day trip from Anchorage.
The peak's Dena'ina name, Yuyanq' Ch'ex, replaced the former English name North Suicide Peak; the mountain is now listed under this name. The Dena'ina place names in Chugach State Park record how the land was known and used before English naming. Nearby South Yuyanq' Ch'ex carries the same name element.
Access to the peak comes via the Rabbit Lake Trail, which passes through the park and reaches the base of the mountain. Visitors should be prepared for difficult conditions and exposed terrain throughout the approach.
The peak's Dena'ina name, Yuyanq' Ch'ex, replaced the former English name North Suicide Peak. The mountain rises 5,065 feet (1,544 m) between South Yuyanq' Ch'ex, Homicide Peak, Avalanche Peak and Rabbit Lake, and the summit is usually reached as a day trip from Anchorage.
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