Takshanuk Mountains

The Takshanuk Mountains are a mountain range in Southeast Alaska, United States that separate the Chilkoot and Chilkat watersheds and also form the northern portion of the Chilkat Peninsula.[1]

Takshanuk Mountains
A view of the southern end of the Takshanuk Mountains. The Chilkat River can barely be glimpsed in the lower lefthand corner.
Highest point
Elevation1,566.98 m (5,141.0 ft)
Dimensions
Length41.84 km (26.00 mi)
A view of the southern end of the Takshanuk Mountains. The Chilkat River can barely be glimpsed in the lower lefthand corner.

Notable peaks include Mount Ripinski, Peak 3920, and Tukgahgo Mountain.[2]

Primary access to the mountains is via the community of Haines or the Haines Highway.[3]

References
  1. "Takshanuk Watershed Council - Haines and Klukwan AK". takshanuk.org. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
  2. "Takshanuk Mountains". Alaska Guide. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
  3. "Getting Here". Takshanuk Mountain Trail. Retrieved 2023-07-03.

59°23′45″N 135°47′34″W


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