Battle Mountain (British Columbia)
Battle Mountain is a mountain in east-central British Columbia, Canada, located in the south-east region of Wells Gray Provincial Park. The Clearwater River flows to the west, Stevens Lakes are to the east, Philip Creek is to the south and Hemp Creek is to the north. Battle Mountain is part of the Shuswap Highland. There are three summits in the group, ranging from 2,306 m (7,566 ft) to 2,369 m (7,772 ft).
| Battle Mountain | |
|---|---|
Battle Mountain seen from Fight Lake | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,369 m (7,772 ft) |
| Parent peak | Trophy Mountain (2577 m) |
| Listing | Mountains of British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 51°57′09″N 119°51′17″W |
| Geography | |
Battle Mountain British Columbia, Canada | |
| District | Kamloops Division Yale Land District |
| Parent range | Shuswap Highland |
| Topo map | NTS 82M13 West Raft River |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Pyramidal peak |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Via Fight Lake and Fiftytwo Ridge |
Battle Mountain is accessible by a combination of road and trail. It is a popular summer tourist attraction and is especially noted for colourful alpine meadows. The access trail is longer and more strenuous than the one to nearby Trophy Mountain to the south, so fewer people visit Battle Mountain and the Caribou Meadows. The hike to the meadows can be accomplished as a day outing, but hikers who want to attain Fiftytwo Ridge and Battle Mountain summit should plan for two days and carry overnight equipment.