Crown Mountain | |
Elevation M: | 1504 |
Elevation Ref: | [1] |
Prominence M: | 519 |
Range: | North Shore Mountains |
Parent Peak: | Cathedral Mountain (1737 m) |
Listing: | Mountains of British Columbia |
Location: | British Columbia, Canada |
District: | New Westminster Land District |
Map: | Canada British Columbia |
Coordinates: | 49.41°N -123.0919°W |
Coordinates Ref: | [2] |
First Ascent: | FRA 1895 G. Edward, Knox, Musket, R. Parkinson |
Easiest Route: | Scramble |
Crown Mountain is a mountain located north of North Vancouver, British Columbia, in the North Shore Mountains (part of the Coast Mountains) and is visible from most of Vancouver and the vicinity. A rock formation known as The Camel sits just east of the main summit,[3] and the mountain has west and north peaks. The mountain lies on the fringes of Lynn Headwaters Regional Park.
Crown has a history of local hiking, rock climbing, and mountaineering activity. Access is usually from the Grouse Mountain ski area. It is considered a very challenging objective. The top requires scrambling with the risk of a deadly fall, and is not recommended for novices.[4] The mountain has been the site of numerous search and rescue operations.[5]