Kings Peak (British Columbia)
Kings Peak is a mountain located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The mountain is located in Strathcona Provincial Park 25 km (16 mi) northeast of Gold River and 2 km (1 mi) north of Elkhorn Mountain.
| Kings Peak | |
|---|---|
Kings Peak (left) in Strathcona Provincial Park | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,061 m (6,762 ft) |
| Prominence | 328 m (1,076 ft) |
| Parent peak | Elkhorn Mountain (2194 m) |
| Listing | Mountains of British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49°48.7′N 125°50.2′W |
| Geography | |
Kings Peak Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada Kings Peak Kings Peak (British Columbia) | |
| District | Nootka Land District |
| Parent range | Elk River Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 92F13 Upper Campbell Lake |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1913 or 1914 |
It is named after James and Michael King, late 19th century explorers who led an expedition into the region circa 1910.
Kings Peak is close to Highway 28 along the Elk River. It is one of the most frequented mountains on Vancouver Island.
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