Bow Peak
Bow Peak is a 2,840-metre (9,320-foot) mountain summit located in the Bow River valley of Banff National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Crowfoot Mountain, 2.11 km (1.31 mi) to the east. Bow Peak is situated north of Hector Lake, southeast of Bow Lake, and can be seen from the Icefields Parkway. Although not of remarkable elevation, the mountain is a conspicuous landmark and visible from as far away as the Lake Louise area. Its position in the Waputik Mountains provides magnificent views from the summit.
| Bow Peak | |
|---|---|
Bow Peak reflected in Bow Lake | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,840 m (9,320 ft) |
| Prominence | 493 m (1,617 ft) |
| Parent peak | Crowfoot Mountain (3055 m) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Coordinates | 51°37′35″N 116°22′45″W |
| Geography | |
Bow Peak Location of Bow Peak in Alberta Bow Peak Bow Peak (Canada) | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Protected area | Banff National Park |
| Parent range | Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 82N9 Hector Lake |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Cambrian |
| Type of rock | Sedimentary rock |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scramble |
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