Longworth Peak

mountain in British Columbia, Canada

Longworth Peak, 2,094 m, is a mountain in the Cariboo Land District in Robson Valley, British Columbia, Canada.

Longworth Peak
Highest point
Elevation2,091 m (6,860 ft)[1]
Prominence1,265 m (4,150 ft)[1]
Isolation27.65 km (17.18 mi)
to Kisano Mountain
Coordinates53°55′57″N 121°21′52″W / 53.93250°N 121.36444°W / 53.93250; -121.36444
Geography
DistrictCariboo Land District

The mountain is named for the placename on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway.[1]

The mountain has a popular hiking trail spot called the Longworth Lookout.[2] There is a unincorporated area below the mountain called Longworth, British Columbia.

In 2016, a automated snow weather station was erected on the south west side of the mountain by the BC Ministry of Environment.[3]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Longworth Peak #12117". Bivouac.com. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
  2. "Prince George building boom extends into the backcountry". Prince George Citizen. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
  3. "List of Automated Snow Weather Stations". Province of British Columbia. Retrieved September 29, 2024.