Information About

Don Sheldon Amphitheater

Don Sheldon Amphitheater

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Matanuska-Susitna
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 5512 ft (1680.06 m)
About

Located 10 miles southeast of the summit of Denali, at the head of Ruth Glacier, north of The Great Gorge.

History of Don Sheldon Amphitheater

Named for Donald E. Sheldon (1921-1975), bush pilot who flew over 27 years in support of mapping, patrol, mountaineering, search and rescue, and wildlife air census operations on and in the area of Denali.