Mount Bishop (Fannin Range) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Bishop |
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Mount Bishop seen from Vicar Lake in the West
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,509 m (4,951 ft) |
| Prominence | 613 m (2,011 ft) |
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 Mount Bishop
Location in Greater Vancouver Regional District
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Fannin Range, North Shore Mountains, Pacific Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 92G/07 |
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| First ascent | 1909 Fred Mills and large BCMC party |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Mount Bishop is a tall mountain located in British Columbia, Canada. It sits right on the northern edge of Mount Seymour Provincial Park in the District of North Vancouver. This mountain is part of the North Shore Mountains range. It rises high above the waters of Indian Arm, reaching a peak of 1,509 meters (4,951 feet). Mount Bishop has a rocky top with cliffs and very old trees on its lower slopes.
The mountain was named to honor Joseph Charles Bishop. He was the first president of the British Columbia Mountaineering Club (BCMC). Joseph Bishop passed away in 1913 during a climbing accident on Mount Baker.
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Exploring Mount Bishop's History
The first time anyone climbed to the top of Mount Bishop was in 1909. A group of climbers from the British Columbia Mountaineering Club made this first ascent. Their leader was a man named Fred Mills.
The First Climb in 1909
The climbing group traveled by boat to the very end of Indian Arm. They set up camp there for the night, right across from Crocker Island. The next morning, the climbers split into two teams. One team went to climb Mount Elsay, which was known as Mount Jarrett back then. The other team, led by Fred Mills, headed up Bishop Creek to climb Mount Bishop.
Among the climbers on the Bishop team was a Mr. Cromie. He used to own a newspaper called the Vancouver News-Advertiser. This newspaper later became the Vancouver Sun. Both climbing teams reached the tops of their mountains around 9:30 in the morning. From their peaks, the two groups of climbers called out to each other.
Hiking to the Top of Mount Bishop
Even though Mount Bishop is quite close to Vancouver, not many people hike it. It's a challenging climb! Hikers usually start their journey from two main trails.
Popular Hiking Trails
One way to reach Mount Bishop is by using the BCMC trail. This trail is found on the western side of Mount Elsay. Another path is the North Shore Rescue trail. This trail starts from the eastern side of the Seymour Dam.
Both of these trails will lead you to Vicar Lake. From the lake, it's a very steep climb up the western ridge of the mountain to reach the peak. Mount Bishop is surrounded by other mountains. Mount Dickens is very close to the north. To the south, you'll find Elsay Lake and Mount Elsay. This area is wild and rugged, so only experienced hikers should try these trails. Always be careful and prepared!
