Mist Mountain | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,140 m (10,300 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 487 m (1,598 ft)[2] |
Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
Coordinates | 50°33′15″N 114°54′36″W / 50.5541667°N 114.91°W[3] |
Geography | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Parent range | Misty Range |
Topo map | NTS 82J10 Mount Rae[3] |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1946, Donald King, Alan Blayney, Len Blayney, York Blayney[1] |
Easiest route | Hike, but avoid 'nameless ridge' |
Mist Mountain is a mountain located alongside Highway 40 in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. It reaches an elevation of 3,140 m (10,300 ft) and is visible from Alberta Highway 40 and the Sheep River.
The mountain was named in 1884 by George M. Dawson.[2]
Mist Mountain is composed of sedimentary rock that was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny.[4]
Hot springs near its base as well as panoramic views from the peak mean it is a popular hike for locals and tourists visiting the lower Kananaskis area.[5]