This magical place in Alaska will take your breath away! It looks like something right out a fantasy novel. The snow-capped mountain rises majestically over the crystal clear Lost Lake. Mt. Ascension stands over 5710 feet tall on the Kenai Peninsula near the town of Seward. Once you arrive, you’ll be convinced you’ve gone through the wardrobe.
At mile 5 of the Seward Highway, follow the signs to the Lost Lake trailhead. The Lost Lake Trail will lead you 7 miles up to the lakes and alpine meadows below the mountain. You can keep climbing to the top of Mt. Ascension with proper mountaineering gear as it rises another 4000 feet. These photos show you why this place is a fantasy dream!
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Mt. Ascension stands among alpine meadows and the lovely Lost Lake. The spot is absolutely magical.
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The mountain is in the 6,908,540-acre Chugach National Forest. The Ascension Butte swoops out of the mountain in a fantastical way.
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Across the pastoral alpine meadows you can see Mt. Eva, Mt. Alice and the peaks of Cape Resurrection.
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This boulder field will make you feel like you are in the land of the giants.
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Moss growing in the cracks of a melt pond make the Earth look lit from within!
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The mountain stands another 4000 feet above Lost Lake. The climb is difficult, but the view from the top superb.
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Climbing Mt. Ascension you will see this large glacier filled bowl below you.
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When fog fills the valley, it seems as though you are walking on the clouds.
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Exploring the strikingly beautiful Mount Acension is a magical experience in summer or winter. Winter sports like skiing and snowshoeing are also popular in the Lost Lake area.
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From the top of Mt. Ascension you’ll be certain you’ve stumbled into Narnia, but in reality Alaska is just that unbelievably beautiful!
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Have you climbed Mount Ascension? Tell us about it in the comments below.
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