Buttress Range

Most people entering the Valley do so by hiking along the base of the Buttress Range.

NPS Photo / Mike Fitz

Quick Facts

Location:

Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes

Significance:

Major landmark

MANAGED BY:

Katmai National Park

Buttress Range

The western side of the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes is bordered by the Buttress Range. Along the Buttress Range, several small, inset alcoves provide water and inviting places to camp. Wildlife such as bears, ground squirrels, ptarmigan, and even caribou can be seen in this area. The crest of the Buttress Range is easily traversed along its length.