Murray Range facts for kids
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 Murray Range
Location in British Columbia
Murray Range
Location in Canada
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Grant Peak |
| Elevation | 2,094 m (6,870 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Area | 288 km2 (111 sq mi) |
| Geography | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Hart Ranges |
The Murray Range is a cool mountain area in British Columbia, Canada. It's part of the larger Hart Ranges, which are themselves a section of the Northern Rockies.
Most of this mountain range is inside the Pine-Lemoray Provincial Park. It's a great spot for outdoor adventures! People love to go snowmobiling, hiking, and ski touring here.
The Murray Range is located between some natural landmarks. To the west, you'll find the Misinchinka River. To the east, there's Mountain Creek. The Pine River is to the north, and Mount Reynolds is to the south.
Many mountains in this range have special names. They are named after brave Canadian soldiers from the local area. These soldiers sadly lost their lives fighting in World War I and World War II.
Tallest Mountains in Murray Range
The Murray Range has several tall and impressive mountains. Here are some of the most important peaks:
| Rank | Mountain Peak | Height (meters) | Highest Point (feet) | Prominence (meters) |
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| 1 | Grant Peak | 2,094 m | 6,690 ft | 942 m |
| 2 | Mount Hunter | 2,032 m | 6,667 ft | 674 m |
| 3 | Milburn Peak | 2,019 m | 6,624 ft | 503 m |
| 4 | Mount Reynolds | 2,004 m | 6,575 ft | 583 m |
| 5 | Mount Murray | 1,802 m | 5,512 ft | 359 m |
