Mount Dan Beard

Mount Dan Beard is a rocky summit in Denali National Park, Alaska, standing at about 10,082 feet. The peak rises prominently above the surrounding terrain and overlooks the Ruth Glacier valley and Don Sheldon Amphitheater below.

The peak was named in 1910 by explorers Herschel Parker and Belmore Browne in honor of Daniel Carter Beard, founder of the Sons of Daniel Boone. This naming connected Alaska's mountaineering history with early American outdoor youth movements.

The peak stands as a representation of Alaska's mountaineering heritage within Denali National Park, attracting climbers seeking technical alpine challenges.

Reaching this summit demands advanced mountaineering skills and proper equipment for glacier travel. Climbers typically approach via the southeast ridge, which involves steep terrain and technical climbing sections.

The peak rises about 1,710 feet above nearby ridges and commands direct views of the Ruth Glacier flowing below. From this vantage point, visitors can observe glacier movement and changes that reveal slow geological processes at work.

Location: Alaska

GPS coordinates: 63.01992,-150.78805

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:03