Record SL-673285 · Wikidata Q3321668
Mount Arethusa
No list classifications
Elevation
2,912
m
9,554 ft
Prominence
138 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
50.6082° N,
114.9687° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Arethusa is a mountain located in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. It is located alongside Highway 40, immediately east of the Highwood Pass parking lot in Kananaskis Country, and is a part of the Misty Range of the Southern Continental Ranges. It is named after HMS Arethusa, a British cruiser sunk in the 1915 Battle of Dogger Bank. Mt. Arethusa and Little Arethusa form the southern wall of the Ptarmigan cirque which is a popular short hike from the Highwood Pass parking lot.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Arethusa | 2,761 m | SW 221° | 0.7 km |
| Mount Rae | 3,218 m | N 345° | 1.7 km |
| Storthusa Ridge | 2,852 m | SE 124° | 1.8 km |
| Mount Rae E 2.3 | 2,775 m | NE 56° | 2.0 km |
| Rabbit Ears | 2,870 m | SE 136° | 2.4 km |
| Highwood Ridge | 2,697 m | SW 218° | 2.7 km |