Skogan Peak Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Skogan Peak
Skogan Peak seen from Morley
Highest point
Elevation	2,662 m (8,734 ft)
Prominence	635 m (2,083 ft)
Parent peak	Wind Mountain (3153 m)
Listing	Mountains of Alberta
Geography
Skogan Peak Location in Alberta Show map of Alberta Skogan Peak Location in Canada Show map of Canada
Location	Alberta, Canada
Parent range	Kananaskis Range Canadian Rockies
Topo map	NTS 82J/14
Geology
Age of rock	Cambrian
Type of rock	limestone
Climbing
Easiest route	Scramble

Skogan Peak is a tall mountain in the Canadian Rockies. It stands 2,662-metre (8,734-foot) high. This peak is found in Kananaskis Country, a beautiful area in Alberta, Canada.

The closest mountain that is taller than Skogan Peak is Wind Mountain. It is about 8.8 km (5.5 mi) to the southwest. You can easily spot Skogan Peak from Highway 40. It is also visible from the Barrier Lake area.

How Skogan Peak Was Formed
Weather at Skogan Peak
What's Around Skogan Peak
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How Skogan Peak Was Formed

Skogan Peak is made of sedimentary rock. This type of rock forms from layers of sand, mud, and tiny bits of sea creatures that settle over time. The rocks in Skogan Peak were laid down a very long time ago. This happened between the Precambrian and Jurassic periods.

These rocks formed in shallow seas. Later, a huge event called the Laramide orogeny pushed them up. This event caused the rocks to move east and stack on top of younger rocks. This is how the mountain got its shape.

Weather at Skogan Peak

Skogan Peak has a subarctic climate. This means it has very cold and snowy winters. The summers are usually mild. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C (that's -4 °F). With the wind, it can feel even colder, sometimes below −30 °C (-22 °F).

When snow and ice melt on the mountain, the water flows down. This runoff eventually reaches the Bow River through smaller streams.