Kahiltna Glacier, Glacial formation in Denali National Park, Alaska, United States.
The Kahiltna Glacier extends 44 miles south from Denali's southwest slope, flowing between Mount Foraker and Mount Hunter through the Alaska Range.
Lieutenant J.S. Herron documented this natural formation in 1902, initially recording it as Car-ilt-nu Glacier during his Alaska Range exploration mission.
Native Alaskans recognized this glacier's importance, referring to it as Kagheltnu Li'a in their traditional naming system.
The glacier surface at 7,000 feet elevation functions as a seasonal airstrip for climbers accessing routes near Mount Hunter and Mount Foraker.
This formation spans from 10,320 feet elevation near Kahiltna Pass to 886 feet at its terminus, representing the largest elevation range of any glacier.
Location: Alaska
GPS coordinates: 62.76580,-151.30300
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:38
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