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South Yuyanq’ Ch’ex[1] (formerly "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 Yuyanq’ Ch’ex, and as the tallest mountain rising from the North side of Cook Inlet's Turnagain Arm.

South Yuyanq’ Ch’ex
South Yuyanq’ Ch’ex, as seen from nearby Ptarmigan Peak
Highest point
Elevation5,005 ft (1,526 m)
Prominence1,004 ft (306 m)
Coordinates61°01′47″N 149°34′29″W
Geography
South Yuyanq’ Ch’ex
Chugach State Park, Alaska, U.S.
Parent rangeChugach Mountains
Climbing
Easiest routeMost often climbed via Hauser's Gully

Location


South Yuyanq’ Ch’ex is located on the southern edge of Chugach State Park, in Alaska, and is positioned between North Yuyanq’ Ch’ex, 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 Yuyanq’ Ch’ex is a relatively popular climbing destination. It is considered a non-technical, but rigorous, one-day climb when free of snow.

South Yuyanq’ Ch’ex is most often climbed via the following routes:


References


  1. Brooks, James; October 15, Alaska Beacon; 2022. "A two-year drive successfully renames two Southcentral Alaska mountains". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved 2022-10-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. Shepherd, Shane; Wozniak, Owen (1975). 50 Hikes in Alaska's Chugach State Park. Seattle, WA: The Mountaineers Books. ISBN 0-89886-765-7.
  3. "Toward Higher Ground: Exploring South Suicide Peak". Anchorage Press. September 27, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2012.





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