Kings Peak (British Columbia) Explained

Kings Peak
Elevation M:2061
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:328
Range:Elk River Mountains
Parent Peak:Elkhorn Mountain (2194 m)
Listing:Mountains of British Columbia
Location:Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
District:Nootka Land District
Map:Vancouver Island#Canada British Columbia
Label Position:left
Coordinates:49.8117°N -175.2°W
First Ascent:1913 or 1914

Kings Peak is a mountain located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The mountain is located in Strathcona Provincial Park 250NaN0 northeast of Gold River and 20NaN0 north of Elkhorn Mountain.

It is named after James and Michael King, late 19th century explorers who led an expedition into the region circa 1910.[2]

Kings Peak is close to Highway 28 along the Elk River. It is one of the most frequented mountains on Vancouver Island.

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  1. 1354. Kings Peak. 2021-05-18.
  2. 4558. Kings Peak. 2021-05-18.