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Which notable peaks are clustered near Denali in the Alaska Range?
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The Alaska Range is dominated by the massive peak of Denali, and most of the tallest mountains in the range are clustered in its immediate vicinity.1
Notable peaks located near Denali include:
- Mount Foraker: Situated southwest of Denali, it reaches an elevation of 17,400 feet (5,304 meters) and is the third-highest mountain in the United States.12
- Mount Hunter: One of several nearby peaks that exceed 13,000 feet (4,000 meters).1
- Mount Stevens: A prominent peak exceeding 13,000 feet (4,000 meters) in the vicinity.1
- Mount Silverthrone: Another significant peak in the cluster that rises above 13,000 feet (4,000 meters).1
While other peaks in the range, such as Mount Hayes, are notable for their height, they are located at a greater distance from the central Denali massif.1