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Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve
When
you find you have the urge to take the ultimate camping trip, then you
might want to go to the Anaikchak National Monument and Preserve.
Activities abound and you can hike, camp, fish and find a variety of
other sports minded activities for any age.
Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve is a national monument and
preserve established in 1980, originally a national monument proclaimed
in 1978. Located in southwestern Alaska on the Alaska Peninsula, the
monument features the Aniakchak Crater.
The Aniakchak Caldera, is the result of a series of eruptions, the
latest in 1931. Nearly six miles in diameter and covering some ten
square miles, it is one of the finest examples of dry caldera in the
world. Located in the volcanically active Aleutian Mountains, the crater
contains many outstanding examples of volcanic features, including lava
flows, cinder cones, and explosion pits. Surprise Lake, located within
the caldera, is the source of the Aniakchak River, which cascades
through a 1,500-foot gash in the caldera wall. The site also contains
the Aniakchak Wild River.
A variety of wildlife live within the reserve and it is not unusual to
see a grizzly, caribou, eagles and salmon. This park is
administered by the National Park Service.
Travel Information for the Park Include:
Operating Hours and Facilities:
There are no federal facilities at the Monument.
Getting There:
PLANE - Access to the park is by plane or float plane from King Salmon,
Alaska or by power boat from any one of the numerous villages along the
Pacific Ocean coastline.
Weather & Climate:
Expect windy conditions especially through the "Gates" area and often
within the caldera as well. The coastal area is often shrouded in fog
and rain.
Accessibility:
Check with fly-in services for specific needs. There are no accessible
trails within the monument/preserve.
Getting Around:
There are a no formal trails within the monument/preserve although open
ash fields provide hiking/backpacking opportunities.
Alaska National Parks
To experience the beauty
of Alaska, we have included a few of the Alaska National Parks
which you may wish to visit.
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