Pylon Peak (British Columbia) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pylon Peak |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,481 m (8,140 ft) |
| Prominence | 311 m (1,020 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Pacific Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 92J/12 |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Pliocene |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Canadian Cascade Arc Garibaldi Volcanic Belt |
| Last eruption | Pleistocene |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1931 N. Carter; A. Dalgleish; T. Fyles; M. Winram |
Pylon Peak is a mountain in British Columbia, Canada. It is the most southern of six volcanic peaks that make up the Mount Meager massif. This whole group of mountains is actually an old volcano!
Two pointy rock ridges stick out from Pylon Peak. They are called the Pylons and the Marionettes. From Pylon Peak, you can look down at the warm waters of the Meager Creek Hot Springs.
Discovering Pylon Peak
Pylon Peak is part of a larger group of mountains. These mountains are all found in the beautiful region of British Columbia. It's a place known for its amazing natural beauty.
What is Pylon Peak?
Pylon Peak is a type of volcano called a Stratovolcano. This means it's a tall, cone-shaped volcano. It's built up over time by many layers of hardened lava and ash. Even though it's a volcano, it's not erupting now.
How Pylon Peak Was Formed
A very long time ago, between 0.5 and 1.0 million years ago, lava flowed from a nearby peak called Devastator Peak. Over millions of years, wind and water wore away these old lava flows. What's left today are the layered rocks that make up Pylon Peak. These layers show how the mountain was built up over time.
