Kings Peak (British Columbia)
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 | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,065 m (6,775 ft) |
| Prominence | 328 m (1,076 ft) |
| Coordinates | 49°48.7′N 125°50.2′W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Elk River Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 92F/13 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1913 or 1914 |
Kings Peak, Strathcona Provincial Park
It is named after James and Michael King, late 19th century explorers who led an expedition into the region circa 1910.
Kings Peak is close to Highway 28 along the Elk River. It is one of the most frequented mountains on Vancouver Island.
External links
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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