| Black Rock Mountain | |
|---|---|
 Black Rock Mountain as seen from Ghost River. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,462 m (8,077 ft) [1] [2] [3] |
| Prominence | 722 m (2,369 ft) [2] |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Coordinates | 51°20′04″N115°10′06″W / 51.33444°N 115.16833°W [4] |
| Geography | |
  Black Rock Mountain Location in Alberta | |
| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | |
| Topo map | NTS 82O6 Lake Minnewanka [4] |
Black Rock Mountain (frequently misspelled Blackrock Mountain) is a mountain on the eastern fringe of the Canadian Rockies in Alberta, Canada. Black Rock Mountain was descriptively named. [5]
It is located on the north-eastern edge of Kananaskis Country, almost directly west of Calgary. It stands approximately 5 km (3 mi) east of the Central Front Ranges, and is part of the Ghost River Area of the East Banff Ranges.
The mountain is a popular hike for locals, as it offers an unimpeded view of the prairies. [6] A lookout was built by Alberta Forest Service on the summit in 1929, and was in service until 1959. [2]
Black Rock Mountain was named in 1958 for its black appearance, particularly from the east. [1]
