Mount Spurr

Mount Spurr is a stratovolcano rising about 3,374 meters (11,070 feet) at the southern edge of the Tordrillo Range. A large crater opens to the south, giving the mountain its distinctive shape.

The mountain was named after geologist Josiah Edward Spurr, who explored this region in 1898. This naming marked an important moment in the scientific documentation of Alaska's landscape.

The Dena'ina Athabascan people know this mountain as K'idazq'eni, a name that shows their deep ties to the volcanic landscape surrounding them.

Reaching this volcano requires chartering a helicopter or arranging an expedition flight, as no regular roads or hiking trails lead to it. Visitors should prepare for harsh weather and remote terrain.

During the 1992 eruption, brown volcanic ash fell on Anchorage, a city 160 kilometers away. Local residents collected and preserved samples in jars as lasting souvenirs of the rare event.

Location: Alaska

Elevation above the sea: 3,374 m

GPS coordinates: 61.29896,-152.25345

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44