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Tuchodi Peak
Tuchodi Peak is located in British Columbia
Tuchodi Peak
Tuchodi Peak
Location in British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation 2,900 m (9,500 ft)
Prominence 1,210 m (3,970 ft)
Parent peak Mount Lloyd George
Geography
Parent range Northern Rocky Mountains

Tuchodi Peak is a tall mountain in British Columbia, Canada. It stands at about 2,900 meters (9,514 feet) high. This makes it a significant peak in the area.

Discovering Tuchodi Peak

Tuchodi Peak is a majestic mountain. It is part of the Northern Rocky Mountains. This mountain range stretches across western North America. The peak gets its name from the nearby Tuchodi River.

Where is Tuchodi Peak?

This impressive peak is located in the beautiful province of British Columbia. British Columbia is on the west coast of Canada. The mountain is found in a wild and rugged part of the province.

How Tall is Tuchodi Peak?

Tuchodi Peak reaches a height of 2,900 meters. That's about 9,514 feet! To give you an idea, that's almost as tall as three Eiffel Towers stacked on top of each other.

What is Prominence?

Tuchodi Peak has a "prominence" of 1,210 meters (3,970 feet). Prominence means how much a mountain rises above the lowest point connecting it to a higher peak. It shows how much a mountain stands out from its surroundings. Tuchodi Peak really stands out from the South Gataga Pass.

Its Mountain Family

Every mountain has a "parent peak." This is the closest higher mountain. For Tuchodi Peak, its parent peak is Mount Lloyd George. Mount Lloyd George is about 23 kilometers (14 miles) away.

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