Record SL-847047 · Wikidata Q22592814
Dragon Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
2,880
m
9,449 ft
Prominence
246 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
52.4500° N,
117.7190° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaDragon Peak is a 2,880 metres (9,450 ft) mountain summit located in the Athabasca River valley of Jasper National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Situated southeast of Mount Christie and Brussels Peak, Dragon Peak can be seen from the Icefields Parkway. The first ascent of the mountain was made in 1979 by D. Waterman. Dragon Peak was named in 1921 by Arthur O. Wheeler on account of a dragon-shaped rock formation. The mountain's name was officially adopted in 1935 by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.
First ascent
Date
1979
D. Waterman
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Peak | 2,920 m | E 92° | 1.5 km |
| Catacombs Mountain N4.2 | 3,040 m | NW 318° | 2.7 km |
| Catacombs Mountain | 3,330 m | SW 225° | 3.1 km |
| Catacombs Mountain NE7 | 2,960 m | N 357° | 3.9 km |