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Mount Sanford

mountain, Alaska, United States

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Mount Sanford is a mountain located at the western end of the Wrangell Mountains in southern Alaska, United States. It stands at 16,237 feet (4,949 meters) and is one of the prominent peaks in the range, with Mount Blackburn being the highest. The Wrangell Mountains themselves are part of the Pacific Coast Ranges and are known for their high peaks, many of which are extinct volcanoes. This mountain range is also a significant part of the Wrangell–Saint Elias National Park and Preserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site.12

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