Kings Peak (British Columbia)

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.

This article is about the mountain in British Columbia. For other uses, see Kings Peak.
Kings Peak
Kings Peak (left) in Strathcona Provincial Park
Highest point
Elevation2,065 m (6,775 ft)
Prominence328 m (1,076 ft)
Coordinates49°48.7′N 125°50.2′W 
Geography
LocationVancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Parent rangeElk River Mountains
Topo mapNTS 92F/13
Climbing
First ascent1913 or 1914

It is named after James and Michael King, late 19th century explorers who led an expedition into the region circa 1910.

Kings Peak is close to Highway 28 along the Elk River. It is one of the most frequented mountains on Vancouver Island.

  • "Kings Peak". BC Geographical Names.
  • Strathcona Provincial Park from British Columbia Ministry of Environment website.
  • "Kings Peak". Bivouac.com.

Sources
  • Philip Stone (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.


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