Kings Peak (British Columbia)
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| Kings Peak | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 2,065 m (6,775 ft) |
| Prominence | 328 m (1,076 ft) |
| Location | |
| Location | Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada |
| Range | Elk River Mountains |
| Coordinates | 49°48.7′N 125°50.2′W / 49.8117°N 125.8367°WCoordinates: 49°48.7′N 125°50.2′W / 49.8117°N 125.8367°W |
| Topo map | NTS 92F/13 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1913 or 1914 |
- For the mountain in Utah, see Kings Peak.
Kings Peak is a mountain located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. 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.
Kings Peak is close to Highway 28 along the Elk River. It is one of the most frequented mountains on Vancouver Island.
[edit] External links
- "Kings Peak". BC Geographical Names. http://apps.gov.bc.ca/pub/bcgnws/names/4558.html.
- Strathcona Provincial Park from British Columbia Ministry of Environment website.
- "Kings Peak". Bivouac.com. http://www.bivouac.com/MtnPg.asp?MtnId=1354.
[edit] Sources
- Philip Stone (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.
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