Blackrock Mountain (Alberta) Explained

Black Rock Mountain
Elevation M:2462
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:722
Prominence Ref:[2]
Map:Canada Alberta
Map Size:200
Label Position:right
Listing:Mountains of Alberta
Location:Alberta, Canada
Range:East Banff Ranges, Canadian Rockies
Coordinates:51.335°N -115.1683°W

Black Rock Mountain (frequently misspelled Blackrock Mountain) is a mountain on the eastern fringe of the Canadian Rockies in Alberta, Canada. Black Rock Mountain was descriptively named.[3]

It is located on the north-eastern edge of Kananaskis Country, almost directly west of Calgary. It stands approximately 50NaN0 east of the Central Front Ranges, and is part of the Ghost River Area of the East Banff Ranges.

The mountain is a popular hike for locals, as it offers an unimpeded view of the prairies.[4] A lookout was built by Alberta Forest Service on the summit in 1929, and was in service until 1959.[2]

Black Rock Mountain was named in 1958 for its black appearance, particularly from the east.

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Notes and References

  1. 139. Black Rock Mountain. 2019-08-11.
  2. 9382. Black Rock Mountain. 2008-12-31.
  3. Book: Place-names of Alberta. 1928. Geographic Board of Canada. Ottawa. 21.
  4. Canada's Mountains. Blackrock Mountain