Bonnet Peak is a massif consisting of three separate peaks: Centre (3235m), SE (3215m) and NE (3094m).[1] It is near the source of Johnston Creek although its southern and eastern slopes drain into the Cascade River. Named in 1890 due to its appearance with a cap of snow. It is located in the Sawback Range of Alberta.[1][3]
Bonnet Peak | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,235 m (10,614 ft)[1][2] |
Prominence | 395 m (1,296 ft)[3] |
Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
Coordinates | 51°26′06″N 115°53′12″W / 51.43500°N 115.88667°W[3] |
Geography | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Protected area | Banff National Park |
Parent range | Sawback Range |
Topo map | NTS 82O5 Castle Mountain[4] |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1914 Topographical Survey |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Bonnet Peak". cdnrockiesdatabases.ca. Retrieved 2019-08-11.
- ^ "Topographic map of Bonnet Peak". opentopomap.org. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ a b c "Bonnet Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ "Bonnet Peak". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2023-07-24.