Alnus Peak | |
Elevation M: | 2968 |
Elevation Ref: | [1] |
Prominence M: | 508 |
Range: | Park Ranges |
Location: | Alberta / British Columbia, Canada |
District: | Kootenay Land District |
Map: | Canada Alberta |
Map Size: | 200 |
Label Position: | right |
Coordinates: | 52.4883°N -118.0067°W |
Topo Maker: | NTS |
First Ascent: | 1920 Boundary Commission |
Alnus Peak is located on the Canadian provincial boundary between Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1921 by Arthur O. Wheeler; alnus is the Latin name of the Alder tree.[2] [1] The name may refer to the dense stands of Red Alder found in the area.[3]