Longworth Peak
Longworth Peak, is a 2,094-metre (6,870-feet) mountain in the McGregor Range of the McGregor Plateau in Northern British Columbia.[1] It is the highest peak in the McGregor Range.
| Longworth Peak | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,091 m (6,860 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,265 m (4,150 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Sir Alexander |
| Isolation | 27.65 km (17.18 mi) to Kisano Mountain |
| Coordinates | 53°55′57″N 121°21′52″W |
| Geography | |
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| District | Cariboo Land District |
| Parent range | McGregor Plateau |
| Topo map | NTS 93H14 Penny |
Located between the Fraser River and the Torpy River, the peak is rocky with no glaciers.
The peak rises above the unincorporated hamlet of Longworth, BC and is a popular hiking destination. There is an abandoned fire lookout near the summit.
The BC Ministry of Environment operates an automated snow weather station on the south west side of the mountain at an elevation of 1,740m[2] which was installed in 2016.
References
- "Longworth Peak". PeakBagger. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
- "BC Ministry of Environment". Automated Snow Weather System. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
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