South Suicide Peak

South Suicide Peak

South Suicide Peak, as seen from nearby Ptarmigan Peak
Highest point
Elevation 5,005 ft (1,526 m)
Coordinates 61°01′47″N 149°34′29″W / 61.02972°N 149.57472°W / 61.02972; -149.57472Coordinates: 61°01′47″N 149°34′29″W / 61.02972°N 149.57472°W / 61.02972; -149.57472
Geography
South Suicide Peak
Parent range Chugach Mountains
Climbing
Easiest route Most often climbed via Hauser's Gully

South Suicide Peak is a 5,005-foot (1,526 m) mountain in the U.S. state of Alaska, located in Chugach State Park. The peak is notable for its graceful pyramidal shape and symmetry with nearby North Suicide Peak, and as the tallest mountain rising from the North side of Cook Inlet's Turnagain Arm.

Location

South Suicide Peak is located on the southern edge of Chugach State Park, in Alaska, and is positioned between North Suicide Peak, Indianhouse Mountain, Rabbit Lake, and McHugh Peak.

Outdoor Recreation and Climbing Routes

Due to its location near Anchorage, Alaska and ease of access from multiple trailheads, South Suicide is a relatively popular climbing destination. It is considered a non-technical, but rigorous, one-day climb when free of snow.

South Suicide Peak is most often climbed via the following routes.

References

  1. Shepherd, Shane; Wozniak, Owen (1975). 50 Hikes in Alaska's Chugach State Park. Seattle, WA: The Mountaineers Books. ISBN 0-89886-765-7.
  2. "Anchorage Press Article "Toward Higher Ground: Exploring South Suicide Peak"". Retrieved December 5, 2012.
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