Unnecessary Mountain
| Unnecessary Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Unnecessary Mountain | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,548 m (5,079 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 123 m (404 ft)[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Region | CA-BC |
| Parent range | North Shore Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 92G/06 |
Unnecessary Mountain, also called Mount Unnecessary, is a peak in the North Shore Mountains near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and a popular hiking destination. It is accessible via the Howe Sound Crest Trail and a direct route from Lions Bay.
The mountain is so named because of an "unnecessary" ascent over this mountain to reach The Lions.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Unnecessary Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2009-11-27.
- ^ "Unnecessary Mountain". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2009-12-25.