Mount Bear is a prominent peak in the Saint Elias Mountains, rising to 14,831 feet within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Alaska. It is also known as Bear Mountain. The park is one of the largest protected areas in the United States, and Mount Bear is one of the landmarks that gives the Saint Elias range its character.
What to expect
The peak is known for its massive glaciated slopes and its remote wilderness setting. Visitors come to the area for the scale of the landscape rather than for developed sights: wide ice fields, steep rock and the quiet of a place with few roads and little infrastructure. It suits travelers who are comfortable with wild country and who plan their trip with care.
Planning a visit
- The mountain lies in a remote part of the park, so access depends on the routes and services you choose, and it is worth checking conditions before setting out.
- Because the terrain is glaciated and the setting isolated, prepare for cold weather and changing conditions.
- For information on the park and its current status, you can call the park's contact line at +1-907-822-5234.
Mount Bear suits visitors who want to see the high country of the Saint Elias Mountains and who value wilderness over amenities. Those looking for a short stop with facilities nearby may find the park's other areas more convenient, but for a sense of how vast and untamed this part of Alaska is, the mountain offers a memorable view.
