Hagwilget Peak facts for kids
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Hagwilget Peak
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| Elevation | 2,076 m (6,811 ft) |
| Prominence | 151 m (495 ft) |
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 Hagwilget Peak
Location in British Columbia
Hagwilget Peak
Location in Canada
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| Location | Cassiar Land District British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Rocher Déboulé Range Hazelton Mountains Interior Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 93M/4 |
Hagwilget Peak is a cool mountain located in northern British Columbia, Canada. It's the most northern peak in the Rocher Déboulé Range. This mountain stands out because it's right next to Hazelton, British Columbia, and it looks over the town of New Hazelton.
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Where is Hagwilget Peak?
Hagwilget Peak is found in the beautiful province of British Columbia, which is on the west coast of Canada. It's part of a group of mountains called the Hazelton Mountains, which are inside the larger Interior Mountains range. The mountain is very close to the village of Hagwilget, which is where it gets its name.
How Tall is it?
This impressive mountain reaches a height of 2,076 meters (that's about 6,811 feet!) above sea level. It rises a huge 1,770 meters (about 5,807 feet) from the valley floor below, making it look very grand and tall from the towns nearby.
What's the Weather Like?
Hagwilget Peak is in a subarctic climate zone. This means it has very cold and snowy winters. Temperatures can often drop below -20 degrees Celsius (which is -4 degrees Fahrenheit!). When the wind blows, it can feel even colder, sometimes below -30 degrees Celsius (-22 degrees Fahrenheit!). Summers are usually mild, which means they are not too hot and not too cold.
The rain and melting snow from the mountain flow into two important rivers: the Skeena River and the Bulkley River. These rivers are a big part of the local environment.
A Mountain with Many Names
Hagwilget Peak hasn't always been called by its current name. When George Mercer Dawson made a map for the Geological Survey of Canada back in 1879-1880, he called it Nil-ke-auda.
Later, in 1917, its name was changed to Awillgate Peak. Finally, on February 1, 1963, the official name became Hagwilget Peak. This change was made by the Geographical Names Board of Canada to match the modern spelling of the nearby village, Hagwilget.
