Cantilever Range
The Cantilever Range is a subrange of the Lillooet Ranges subgrouping of the Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains. About 1100 km2 in area and about 50 km E-W and 35 km N-S, it is located southwest of Lytton[1] between the valleys of the Stein River (N) and Kwoiek Creek (S).
Cantilever Range | |
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Location map of Cantilever Range
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Highest point | |
Peak | Skihist Mountain |
Elevation | 2,968 m (9,738 ft) |
Coordinates | 50°11′N 121°42′W |
Dimensions | |
Area | 475 km2 (183 sq mi) |
Geography | |
Country | Canada |
Region | British Columbia |
Parent range | Lillooet Ranges |
The Cantilever Range is the highest sector of the Lillooet Ranges and is crowned by Skihist Mountain, which stands 2968 m (9738 ft), making it the highest mountain in southwestern British Columbia. The next-highest is nearby Petlushkwohap Mountain, standing 2939 m (9642 ft). Most other peaks in the range, which is really a ridge between the two watersheds defining it, are more or less subpeaks of these two.
The north flank of the Cantilever Range is in the Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park.