Record SL-676935 · Wikidata Q22420705
Mount Carnarvon
No list classifications
Elevation
3,040
m
9,974 ft
Prominence
406 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
51.4703° N,
116.5890° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Carnarvon is a 3,046-metre (9,993-foot) mountain summit located in the Kiwetinok River Valley of Yoho National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is The President, 3.9 km (2.4 mi) to the north-northeast. Both are part of the President Range which is a subset of the Waputik Mountains. Mount Carnarvon is situated five kilometers northwest of Emerald Lake, but is hidden from view behind Emerald Peak. However, Carnarvon is visible from Highway 1, the Trans-Canada Highway. The months July through September offer the most favorable weather for viewing or climbing Mount Carnarvon.
First ascent
Date
1904
Dominion Topographic Survey
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Hat Peak | 2,590 m | E 112° | 1.0 km |
| CarMar Peak | 2,930 m | N 12° | 1.5 km |
| Emerald Peak | 2,545 m | SE 132° | 1.8 km |
| Mount Marpole | 2,997 m | N 15° | 2.5 km |
| Kiwetinok Ridge | 2,063 m | W 267° | 3.3 km |
| The President | 3,138 m | NE 29° | 3.7 km |