Record SL-673786 · Wikidata Q22611340
Nigel Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
3,211
m
10,535 ft
Prominence
611 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
52.2394° N,
117.1719° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaNigel Peak is a 3,211-metre (10,535-foot) mountain summit located on the shared border of Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Nigel has two peaks, the north summit is the highest point. The nearest higher peak is Mount Athabasca, 6.4 km (4.0 mi) to the south-southwest. Nigel Peak is situated immediately north of Sunwapta Pass and can be seen from the Icefields Parkway and from Athabasca Glacier. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 1,100 metres (3,609 ft) above the parkway in two kilometres (1.2 mile).
First ascent
Date
1919
Interprovincial Boundary Commission
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nosecone Peak | 3,045 m | NE 56° | 3.3 km |
| Mount Wilcox | 2,884 m | W 277° | 4.8 km |
| Boundary Peak | 2,871 m | S 200° | 4.8 km |