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Peck NW2
Peck NW2 is located in British Columbia
Peck NW2
Peck NW2
Location in British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation 2,759 m (9,052 ft)
Prominence 186 m (610 ft)
Parent peak Mount Peck

Peck NW2 is a mountain peak found in the beautiful province of British Columbia, Canada. It stands very tall, reaching 2,759 meters (which is about 9,052 feet) into the sky. This peak has a "prominence" of 186 meters. Prominence means how much a mountain rises from the lowest point connecting it to a higher peak. It helps us understand how much a mountain stands out from its surroundings.

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Where is Peck NW2 Located?

Peck NW2 is part of the incredible Canadian Rockies. This is a huge mountain range that stretches across North America. More specifically, Peck NW2 belongs to a smaller group of mountains called the Muskwa Ranges. Within the Muskwa Ranges, it's also part of an even smaller area known as the Tower of London Range. Imagine it like a family tree of mountains!

Peck NW2's Mountain Neighbors

Every mountain often has a "parent" peak. This is usually the closest, taller mountain that it's connected to. For Peck NW2, its parent peak is Mount Peck. Mount Peck is only about 2 kilometers (which is about 1.2 miles) away. This makes them close neighbors in the vast mountain landscape.

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