Tokositna Glacier, Glacier in Denali National Park, Alaska, US.
Tokositna Glacier is a large ice field flowing from Mount Hunter's eastern slopes and extending southward into the valley below. Its surface shows deep crevasses and blue meltwater pools, while the glacier continuously moves rock and debris across its broad expanse.
The glacier formed during the Pleistocene ice ages along with other Alaskan ice fields and has continued evolving since then. Early 1900s mining activity brought workers to the region via a winter wagon road from Talkeetna, showing human presence in the area stretched back generations.
Local communities maintain connections to the glacier through outdoor activities, including rafting on the Tokositna River toward Talkeetna.
Reaching this site requires either bush plane flights or extensive hiking and demands glacier travel skills and mountaineering experience. Visitors should prepare for extreme weather, harsh terrain, and challenging physical conditions.
The glacier's surface features deep crevasses and blue pools, while its continuous movement transports rock and debris along its 3-mile width.
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