Record SL-673267 · Wikidata Q22626792
Gap Mountain
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Elevation
2,675
m
8,776 ft
Prominence
282 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
50.6561° N,
115.0547° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaGap Mountain is a 2,675-metre (8,776-foot) mountain summit located at the southern end of the Opal Range in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. The nearest higher neighbor is Elpoca Mountain, 2 km (1.2 mi) to the east. Gap Mountain is situated 5 km (3.1 mi) south of Mount Wintour, within Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. Gap Mountain is a conspicuous peak seen from Alberta Highway 40 at Highwood Pass. It is a popular climbing destination because it offers exposed scrambling on its eastern flanks with excellent summit views of Kananaskis Country.
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elpoca Mountain | 3,036 m | NE 64° | 2.1 km |
| Opaca Peak | 2,460 m | N 340° | 2.3 km |
| Mount Roberta | 2,373 m | S 177° | 2.5 km |
| South Schlee | 2,800 m | NE 30° | 2.6 km |
| Elpoca Mountain South | 2,822 m | E 109° | 2.6 km |
| Elpoca Creek Hill | 2,500 m | N 355° | 2.6 km |