Cirque Peak (Alberta)
Cirque Peak is a 2,993-metre (9,820-foot) peak located directly west of Dolomite Pass in the Bow River valley of Banff National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada.
| Cirque Peak | |
|---|---|
Cirque Peak from Helen Lake, July 1994 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,993 m (9,820 ft) |
| Prominence | 341 m (1,119 ft) |
| Parent peak | Observation Peak |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Coordinates | 51°41′59″N 116°25′04″W |
| Geography | |
| Parent range | Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 82N9 Hector Lake |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1899 |
| Easiest route | Easy Scramble |
The mountain forms a cirque, hence the name.
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