Blackrock Mountain (Alberta)

For other uses, see Blackrock Mountain (disambiguation).

Black Rock Mountain
Black Rock Mountain Location in Alberta
Highest point
Elevation	2,462 m (8,077 ft) ^[1]
Prominence	722 m (2,369 ft) ^[2]
Listing	Mountains of Alberta
Coordinates	51°20′06″N 115°10′05.9″W / 51.33500°N 115.168306°W / 51.33500; -115.168306Coordinates: 51°20′06″N 115°10′05.9″W / 51.33500°N 115.168306°W / 51.33500; -115.168306 ^[2]
Geography
Location	Alberta, Canada
Parent range	East Banff Ranges, Canadian Rockies
Topo map	NTS 83D/09

Black Rock Mountain (frequently misspelled Blackrock Mountain) is a mountain on the eastern fringe of the Canadian Rockies in Alberta, Canada.

It is located on the north-eastern edge of Kananaskis Country, almost directly west of Calgary. It stands approximately 5 km (3 mi) 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.^[3] 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.

References

↑ "Black Rock Mountain". PeakFinder.com. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
1 2 3 "Black Rock Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2008-12-31.
↑ Canada's Mountains. Blackrock Mountain

Kananaskis Country Trail Guide vol. 1 - Gillean Daffern

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