Kings Peak (British Columbia)

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.

Kings Peak
Kings Peak (left) in Strathcona Provincial Park
Highest point
Elevation2,061 m (6,762 ft)[1]
Prominence328 m (1,076 ft)[1]
Parent peakElkhorn Mountain (2194 m)[1]
ListingMountains of British Columbia
Coordinates49°48.7′N 125°50.2′W / 49.8117°N 125.8367°W / 49.8117; -125.8367
Geography
Kings Peak is located in Vancouver Island
Kings Peak
Kings Peak
Kings Peak is located in British Columbia
Kings Peak
Kings Peak
Kings Peak (British Columbia)
DistrictNootka Land District
Parent rangeElk River Mountains
Topo mapNTS 92F13 Upper Campbell Lake
Climbing
First ascent1913 or 1914

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

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  1. ^ a b c "Kings Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  2. ^ "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.
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