Information About

University Peak

University Peak

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 14173 ft (4319.93 m)
About

At east end of University Range, 3.8 mi SW of Mount Bona, 38 mi. SE of McCarthy, St. Elias Mts.

History of University Peak

Named in 1952 by Terris More, President of the University of Alaska, who wrote: "I herewith claim by virtue of prior discovery to name two peaks about five and ten miles west-southwest of Mount Bona. I informed regents of the University of my intenttion to name one of these peaks University Peak for the University of Alaska."

University Peak Gallery

Pictures of, from, or near University Peak.