Tsitsutl Peak
Tsitsutl Peak is the highest volcanic peak of the Rainbow Range in British Columbia, Canada, located within Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park, 43 km (27 mi) northwest of Anahim Lake and 44 km (27 mi) northeast of Thunder Mountain.
Tsitsutl Peak | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,495 m (8,186 ft) |
Prominence | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) |
Coordinates | 52°43′24.0″N 125°46′48.0″W |
Geography | |
Location | British Columbia, Canada |
Parent range | Rainbow Range |
Topo map | NTS 93C/12 |
Geology | |
Volcanic arc/belt | Anahim Volcanic Belt |
Name origin
"Tsitsutl" means "painted mountains" in the local native language, and is a reference to the Rainbow Range in general.[1] "
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