Kings Peak (British Columbia)
| Kings Peak | |
|---|---|
Kings Peak (left) in Strathcona Provincial Park | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,061 m (6,762 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 328 m (1,076 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Elkhorn Mountain (2194 m)[1] |
| Listing | Mountains of British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49°48′40″N 125°50′12″W / 49.81111°N 125.83667°W[2] |
| Geography | |
Kings Peak Location on Vancouver Island Kings Peak Location in British Columbia | |
| Location | Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada |
| District | Nootka Land District |
| Parent range | Elk River Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 92F13 Upper Campbell Lake[3] |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1913 or 1914 |
Kings Peak is a mountain located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The mountain is located in Strathcona Provincial Park 25 km (16 mi) northeast of Gold River and 2 km (1 mi) north of Elkhorn Mountain.
It is named after James and Michael King, late 19th century explorers who led an expedition into the region circa 1910.[2]
Kings Peak is close to Highway 28 along the Elk River. It is one of the most frequented mountains on Vancouver Island.
References
- ^ a b c "Kings Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ^ a b "Kings Peak". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ^ "Kings Peak". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- Sources
- Stone, Philip (2003). Island Alpine, A Guide to the Mountains of Strathcona Park and Vancouver Island. Wild Isle Publications: Heriot Bay, BC. ISBN 0-9680766-5-3.