Kings Peak (British Columbia)
Appearance
Kings Peak | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,061 m (6,762 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 328 m (1,076 ft)[1] |
Parent peak | Elkhorn Mountain (2194 m)[1] |
Listing | Mountains of British Columbia |
Coordinates | 49°48.7′N 125°50.2′W / 49.8117°N 125.8367°W |
Geography | |
District | Nootka Land District |
Parent range | Elk River Mountains |
Topo map | NTS 92F13 Upper Campbell Lake |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1913 or 1914 |
Kings Peak is a mountain located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The mountain is located in Strathcona Provincial Park 25 km (16 mi) northeast of Gold River and 2 km (1 mi) north of Elkhorn Mountain.
It is named after James and Michael King, late 19th century explorers who led an expedition into the region circa 1910.[2]
Kings Peak is close to Highway 28 along the Elk River. It is one of the most frequented mountains on Vancouver Island.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Kings Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ^ "Kings Peak". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- Sources
- Stone, Philip (2003). Island Alpine, A Guide to the Mountains of Strathcona Park and Vancouver Island. Wild Isle Publications: Heriot Bay, BC. ISBN 0-9680766-5-3.