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Chugach National Forest

forest, Alaska, United States
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The Chugach National Forest is located in Alaska, United States, and covers the lower parts of the Chugach, Kenai, and Kodiak mountain areas. It is predominantly a hemlock forest, with some Sitka spruce and occasional cottonwood and paper birch. The forest is part of the Pacific mountain system and extends eastward along the coast for about 300 miles. Mount Marcus Baker, at 13,176 feet, is the highest peak in the Chugach Mountains. Popular activities in the area include skiing, hiking, and biking. The Chugach National Forest is adjacent to Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve, the largest unit in the U.S. national park system.123

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  1. Tongass National Forest
  2. Alaskan mountains - Plant and animal life
  3. Chugach Mountains
  4. Wrangell–Saint Elias National Park and Preserve

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