Allstones Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Allstones Peak |
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Allstones Peak (left) seen from the south with Abraham Mountain (right)
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,940 m (9,650 ft) |
| Prominence | 480 m (1,570 ft) |
| Parent peak | Fence Post Peak (3060 m) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
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 Allstones Peak
Location in Alberta
Allstones Peak
Location in Canada
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| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | First Range Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 83C/08 |
| Type of rock | Sedimentary |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scramble |
Allstones Peak is a mountain in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. It stands about 2,940-metre (9,650-foot) (9,646 feet) tall. You can find it in the North Saskatchewan River valley.
This peak is a great landmark. You can see it from the David Thompson Highway and Abraham Lake. The closest taller mountain is Fence Post Peak, which is about 16.0 km (9.9 mi) to the west.
Water from Allstones Peak flows into Abraham Lake to the east. It also drains into Littlehorn Creek to the northwest.
What is Allstones Peak?
Allstones Peak is a tall mountain in the Canadian Rockies. It is part of a mountain range called the First Range. The easiest way to climb it is by scrambling, which is like a mix of hiking and easy rock climbing.
How Allstones Peak Formed
Allstones Peak is made of sedimentary rock. This type of rock forms from layers of sand, mud, and other materials that build up over millions of years. These layers get pressed together and turn into rock.
- The rocks in Allstones Peak were laid down from the Precambrian to Jurassic periods. That's a very long time ago!
- Later, during an event called the Laramide orogeny, huge forces pushed these rock layers.
- They were pushed east and even slid over younger rocks. This process created the tall mountains we see today.
Climate Around Allstones Peak
The area around Allstones Peak has a subarctic climate. This means it has very cold and snowy winters. The summers are usually mild.
- Winter temperatures can drop below -20 °C (that's -4 °F).
- With the wind, it can feel even colder, sometimes below -30 °C (-22 °F).
- It's a beautiful but chilly place in winter!
