Golden Ears (peaks)
Golden Ears is the name of the double summit that lies north of Maple Ridge, British Columbia and is visible from most of the western Lower Mainland. The mountain is in Golden Ears Provincial Park, and was originally referred to as Golden Eyries, possibly for golden eagles that were observed near the summit. There is confusion about the name, because of the twin summits the peak exhibits. Many people believe that the mountain is named because it looks like ears which become golden in the sunset light.
| Golden Ears | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,002 m (3,287 ft) |
| Coordinates | 49°21′46″N 122°30′27″W |
| Geography | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| District | New Westminster Land District |
| Parent range | Garibaldi Ranges |
| Topo map | NTC 92G7 Port Coquitlam |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1911 BCMC Party |
| Easiest route | Scrambling. There is a trail that runs from the West Canyon Parking Lot up to the peak. The trail is difficult, and there is a walk-in campground about half-way up, and an emergency shelter on Panorama Ridge, near the highest peak. |
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