Mount Fairweather rises to 15,325 feet, making it Alaska's seventh highest peak. It stands on the border between Alaska and British Columbia, within the Saint Elias Mountains, and is part of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve near Gustavus, in the United States. It is also known as Mount Fairweather Peak.
What to expect
Mount Fairweather is a mountain rather than a built attraction, so a visit is about the landscape itself. Its height and position in the Saint Elias range give it a commanding presence over the surrounding park, and it is best appreciated as part of the wider scenery of Glacier Bay rather than as a single stop.
Planning your visit
- Location: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, near Gustavus, Alaska.
- Setting: A high peak in the Saint Elias Mountains, on the Alaska-British Columbia border.
- Contact: +1-907-697-2230.
Because the peak lies within a national park, it is worth contacting the park by phone before you travel to ask about access, conditions and any requirements for visitors. Gustavus is the nearest community to the park, so it is a natural base for anyone exploring this part of Alaska.