Opal Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Opal Peak |
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Opal Peak seen from Bald Hills
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,840 m (9,320 ft) |
| Prominence | 385 m (1,263 ft) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
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 Opal Peak
Location in Alberta
Opal Peak
Location in Canada
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| Location | Jasper National Park Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Queen Elizabeth Ranges Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 83C/13 |
| Type of rock | Sedimentary rock |
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| Easiest route | trail and scrambling |
Opal Peak is a 2,840-metre (9,320-foot) mountain summit located northeast of the northern end of Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. It is situated in the Opal Hills, west of Opal Lake and 5.44 km (3.38 mi) northwest of Leah Peak.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Opal Peak is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Temperatures can drop below -20 °C with wind chill factors below -30 °C. Precipitation runoff from Opal Peak drains west into the Maligne River which is a tributary of the Athabasca River.
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