The summit is within the boundaries of Fort Richardson and not within Chugach State Park. Regulations abound - hikers must be on an approved list to enter Fort Richardson for recreational purposes and must check in and check out each time they enter Fort Richardson.
Tikishla Peak isn't a real peak; it is more of a bump on the northwest ridge of East Tanaina Peak. Tikishla Peak only rises about 352 feet above the saddle connecting it to West Tanaina Peak and East Tanaina Peak.
It would seem that 352' is adequate prominence to constitute a real, identifiable peak among mountains of this size--this is not the Alaska Range or the Wrangells. I guess I've never understood why anyone would want to apply an across the board 500' minimum even in small ranges.
Tikishla Peak is unique in that its located on the Fort Richardson Military Reservation, and not within the boundaries of Chugach State Park. This peak is owned by the U.S. Army, call the military police at (907) 284-0823, for permission to hike/climb.
Snow Hawk Mountain and Ship Creek Hill are both peaks solely on Fort Richardson land and north of Tikishla Peak.
There was a move afoot a few years ago to transfer the Fort Richardson land east of Muldoon Road, south of the Glenn Highway, and south of Ship Creek to the Municipality of Anchorage and Chugach State Park. The proposal didn't go anywhere because there was nothing in it for the military and the Army would lose some training grounds.
Steve Gruhn - Oct 17, 2005 6:57 pm - Voted 5/10
Untitled CommentIn Alaska we generally use a minimum rise above the saddle of 500 feet to determine whether a feature is a peak instead of a mere bump.
Steve Gruhn - Oct 17, 2005 6:44 pm - Voted 5/10
Untitled CommentThe summit is within the boundaries of Fort Richardson and not within Chugach State Park. Regulations abound - hikers must be on an approved list to enter Fort Richardson for recreational purposes and must check in and check out each time they enter Fort Richardson.
Steve Gruhn - Oct 17, 2005 6:55 pm - Voted 5/10
Untitled CommentTikishla Peak isn't a real peak; it is more of a bump on the northwest ridge of East Tanaina Peak. Tikishla Peak only rises about 352 feet above the saddle connecting it to West Tanaina Peak and East Tanaina Peak.
chugach mtn boy - Nov 20, 2013 11:27 am - Voted 8/10
Re: Untitled CommentIt would seem that 352' is adequate prominence to constitute a real, identifiable peak among mountains of this size--this is not the Alaska Range or the Wrangells. I guess I've never understood why anyone would want to apply an across the board 500' minimum even in small ranges.
Steve Gruhn - Oct 17, 2005 6:57 pm - Voted 5/10
Untitled CommentIn Alaska we generally use a minimum rise above the saddle of 500 feet to determine whether a feature is a peak instead of a mere bump.
craigbunten - Oct 20, 2005 7:15 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentTikishla Peak is unique in that its located on the Fort Richardson Military Reservation, and not within the boundaries of Chugach State Park. This peak is owned by the U.S. Army, call the military police at (907) 284-0823, for permission to hike/climb.
Steve Gruhn - Oct 21, 2005 7:57 pm - Voted 5/10
Untitled CommentSnow Hawk Mountain and Ship Creek Hill are both peaks solely on Fort Richardson land and north of Tikishla Peak.
There was a move afoot a few years ago to transfer the Fort Richardson land east of Muldoon Road, south of the Glenn Highway, and south of Ship Creek to the Municipality of Anchorage and Chugach State Park. The proposal didn't go anywhere because there was nothing in it for the military and the Army would lose some training grounds.