Unnecessary Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Unnecessary Mountain |
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 Unnecessary Mountain
Location in British Columbia
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| Elevation | 1,548 m (5,079 ft) |
| Prominence | 123 m (404 ft) |
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | North Shore Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 92G/06 |
Unnecessary Mountain, also called Mount Unnecessary, is a peak in the North Shore Mountains near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and a popular hiking destination. It is accessible via the Howe Sound Crest Trail and a direct route from Lions Bay.
The mountain is so named because of an "unnecessary" ascent over this mountain to reach The Lions.
In 2014, a rockslide killed 7-year-old Erin Kate Moore as she was hiking with a group on Unnecessary Mountain.
A second peak, also named Unnecessary Mountain, is located in Alberta northwest of the town of Pincher Creek.
See also
In Spanish: Montaña Unnecessary para niños
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