Mount Clarke

For the mountain in Antarctica, see Mount Clarke (Antarctica).
Mount Clarke
Highest point
Elevation 2,159 m (7,083 ft)
Prominence 689 m (2,260 ft)
Coordinates 49°31′59.0″N 122°06′10.0″W / 49.533056°N 122.102778°W / 49.533056; -122.102778
Geography
Location British Columbia, Canada
Parent range Pacific Ranges
Topo map NTS 92G/09
Climbing
First ascent 1949 Lan Kay; A. Melville; F. Miles; Howard Rode

Mount Clarke is a mountain in southwestern British Columbia, Canada, located 21 km (13 mi) northwest of Hemlock Valley and 6 km (4 mi) south of Grainger Peak. It is part of the Douglas Ranges, the southernmost subdivision of the Pacific Ranges which in turn form part of the Coast Mountains.[1]

The northwest ridge of Mount Clarke contains the sub-peaks Viennese and Recourse, which are considered separate peaks.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Mount Clarke in the Canadian Mountain Encyclopedia


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