Kings Peak (British Columbia)

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 / 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
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

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 is close to Highway 28 along the Elk River. It is one of the most frequented mountains on Vancouver Island.

  • "Kings Peak". BC Geographical Names.
  • Strathcona Provincial Park from British Columbia Ministry of Environment website.
  • "Kings Peak". Bivouac.com.

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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