Mount Robie Reid facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Robie Reid
Mount Robie Reid from Langley
Highest point
Elevation	2,095 m (6,873 ft)
Prominence	1,253 m (4,111 ft)
Geography
Mount Robie Reid Location in British Columbia
Parent range	Garibaldi Ranges
Topo map	NTS 092G08

Mount Robie Reid is a tall mountain in British Columbia, Canada. It stands at 2,095 m (6,873 ft) (about 6,873 feet) high. This mountain is found in the eastern part of Golden Ears Provincial Park. It is part of the Garibaldi Ranges and looks over the Lower Mainland area of British Columbia.

Mount Robie Reid is located north of Mission, British Columbia. It is also on the west side of the upper part of Stave Lake. To its northeast are the peaks known as the Golden Ears. Another mountain, Mount Judge Howay, is to the north. Mount Robie Reid stands out quite a bit from the land around it. It has a prominence of 1,245 m (4,085 ft), which means it rises significantly above the lowest point connecting it to a higher peak.

Mount Robie Reid: A Notable Peak

Mount Robie Reid is a well-known landmark in its region. Even though it's not the tallest mountain, many people can see it from far away. It's a great example of the beautiful natural landscape in British Columbia.

How Mount Robie Reid Got Its Name

For a long time, Mount Robie Reid and Mount Judge Howay were known as the "Snow Peaks." Older residents used to call Mount Robie Reid "Old Baldy." This was likely because its top might have looked bare or rocky.

In 1944, the mountain was given its current name. It was named after Robie Lewis Reid. He was a famous historian and educator. His friend and colleague, Frederic W. Howay, also had a mountain named after him: Mount Judge Howay. This shows how important these two people were to the area.

Where You Can See Mount Robie Reid

Mount Robie Reid might not be the highest mountain, but it's very visible. You can see it clearly from western Abbotsford. It's also visible from Maple Ridge, North Surrey, and the areas of New Westminster and Coquitlam. However, if you are in most parts of Mission, British Columbia, you might not be able to see it. This is because smaller mountains and hills block the view from there.