Mount Greenock facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Greenock |
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Mount Greenock seen from Highway 16
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,073 m (6,801 ft) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
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 Mount Greenock
Location in Alberta
Mount Greenock
Location in Canada
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| Location | Jasper National Park Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | De Smet Range Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 83E/01 |
Mount Greenock is a tall mountain in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. It stands about 2,073-metre (6,801 ft) high. You can find it in the Athabasca River valley. This mountain is part of the De Smet Range, which is a smaller part of the huge Canadian Rockies.
A man named Morrison P. Bridgland named Mount Greenock in 1916. He was a surveyor who explored and mapped many areas in the Canadian Rockies. He named this mountain after a town called Greenock in Scotland. The name became official in 1956, approved by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.
Understanding Mount Greenock's Climate
Mount Greenock has a subarctic climate. This means it has very cold and snowy winters. The summers are usually mild. Temperatures can drop below -20 °C (that's -4 °F). With the wind, it can feel even colder, sometimes below -30 °C (-22 °F).
The water from rain and melting snow on Mount Greenock flows into small streams. These streams then join the larger Athabasca River.
