Record SL-673423 · Wikidata Q7193533
Pika Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
3,053
m
10,016 ft
Prominence
13 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
51.4965° N,
116.1046° W
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaPika Peak is a mountain located between Mount Richardson and Ptarmigan Peak in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada The mountain was named in 1928 after the pika, the small "rock rabbit" that inhabits alpine regions. The Lake Louise Mountain Resort is developed on the southern slopes of the Merlin Ridge, which includes Mount Richardson, Ptarmigan Peak and Pika Peak. A campground is located at the foot of the mountain, near Hidden Lake. The first ascent was made in 1911 by L.L. Delafield and L.M. Earle, who were guided by Rudolph Aemmer and Edward Feuz jr.
First ascent
Date
1911
Source · wikipedia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Pika Peak | 3,010 m | SE 120° | 0.2 km |
| Ptarmigan Peak | 3,035 m | SE 116° | 1.1 km |
| Mount Richardson | 3,086 m | W 268° | 1.1 km |
| Wall of Jericho | 2,910 m | NE 26° | 1.3 km |
| Richardson Ridge | 2,650 m | SW 220° | 2.4 km |
| Packer's Pass Peak | 2,537 m | E 91° | 2.5 km |