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8517 Peak, also known as Bearhole Peak, is an unofficially named mountain in Alaska’s Saint Elias Mountains within Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve. Although its 8,517-foot elevation is modest by Alaska standards, its 5,317-foot prominence makes it especially notable, ranking it 100th among the most prominent peaks in the United States. Its importance comes not from a formal naming history but from the way it rises sharply above the surrounding terrain, giving it a distinct presence within one of North America’s largest protected mountain landscapes.
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McCarthy, Alaska · United States
