Atigun Gorge

Atigun Gorge is a valley located along the Atigun River, 2 miles east of Galbraith Lake in northern Alaska. It was first named in 1971.[1]

Not to be confused with Atigun Pass.
Atigun Gorge
Atigun Gorge, June 2014
Atigun Gorge
Location in Alaska
Floor elevation655 m (2,149 ft)
Geography
Coordinates68.5210192°N 149.0896839°W / 68.5210192; -149.0896839 

It is an important travel corridor for wildlife within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and is specifically valuable to Dall sheep. It is also a popular hiking destination.[2]

References
  1. "GNIS Detail - Atigun Gorge". geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  2. "Day Hiking in Atigun Gorge" (PDF). U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
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