Kings Peak (British Columbia)

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Kings Peak
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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; -125.8367Coordinates: 49°48.7′N 125°50.2′W / 49.8117°N 125.8367°W / 49.8117; -125.8367
Geography
DistrictNootka Land District
Parent rangeElk River Mountains
Topo mapNTS 92F13
Climbing
First ascent1913 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[]

  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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