Monarch Mountain (Alberta) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Monarch Mountain |
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Monarch Mountain seen from The Whistlers
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,777 m (9,111 ft) |
| Prominence | 577 m (1,893 ft) |
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 Monarch Mountain
Location in Alberta
Monarch Mountain
Location in Canada
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| Location | Jasper National Park Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Victoria Cross Ranges Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 83E/01 |
Monarch Mountain is a 2,777-metre (9,111-foot) mountain located in the Victoria Cross Ranges of Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. Its name comes from an unknown source. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into tributaries of the Miette River and Snaring River, which in turn are both tributaries of the Athabasca River.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, the mountain is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. In terms of favorable weather, July through September are the best months to climb.
Geology
The mountain is composed of sedimentary rock laid down during the Precambrian to Jurassic periods and pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny.
