Opal Hills
Opal Hills is a sub-range of the Queen Elizabeth Ranges in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. There is an 8.2 km (5.1 mi) hiking trail.
| Opal Hills | |
|---|---|
 Opal Hills seen from Bald Hills | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Opal Peak |
| Elevation | 2,840 m (9,320 ft) |
| Coordinates | 52°45′18″N 117°35′51″W |
| Geography | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Parent range | Queen Elizabeth Ranges Canadian Rockies |
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, the Opal Hills are located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[1] Temperatures can drop below -20 °C with wind chill factors below -30 °C.
References
- Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L. & McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11: 1633–1644. ISSN 1027-5606.
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