Black Rock Mountain | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,462 m (8,077 ft) [1] |
Prominence | 722 m (2,369 ft) [2] |
Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
Coordinates | 51°20′06″N115°10′05.9″W / 51.33500°N 115.168306°W [2] |
Geography | |
Location | Alberta, Canada |
Parent range | East Banff Ranges, Canadian Rockies |
Topo map | NTS 83D9 Amethyst Lakes |
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. [3]
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. [4] 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.
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