Record SL-673943 · Wikidata Q22539301
Monkhead Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
3,211
m
10,535 ft
Prominence
60 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
52.5822° N,
117.3922° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMonkhead is a 3,250-metre (10,660-foot) mountain summit located at the south end of Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Monkhead was named by the Alpine Club of Canada for its hood-like appearance similar to a monk. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Warren, 2.3 kilometres (1.4 miles) to the south-southeast. Monkhead is situated at the far northwest extreme of the Brazeau Icefield. Monkhead abruptly rises 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) in less than 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from the lake giving it dramatic local relief. Monkhead is often seen in the background of iconic calendar photos of Spirit Island with Maligne Lake.
First ascent
Date
1950
Mr. and Mrs. Rex Gibson, D. LaChapelle, E. LaChapelle
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Warren | 3,140 m | SE 153° | 2.3 km |
| Mount Julian | 2,760 m | W 252° | 3.5 km |
| Mount Brazeau | 3,470 m | SE 144° | 4.3 km |
| Mount Paul | 2,805 m | NW 323° | 4.8 km |
| Mount Mary Vaux | 3,201 m | SW 239° | 5.0 km |