Gargoyle Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gargoyle Mountain |
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Gargoyle Mountain seen from Highway 16
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,693 m (8,835 ft) |
| Prominence | 361 m (1,184 ft) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
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 Gargoyle Mountain
Location in Alberta
Gargoyle Mountain
Location in Canada
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| Location | Jasper National Park Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 83E/01 |
| Type of rock | sedimentary rock |
Gargoyle Mountain is a 2,693-metre (8,835-foot) mountain summit located in Jasper National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. The peak is situated 23 kilometres north of the municipality of Jasper, and is a prominent landmark in the Athabasca Valley visible from Highway 16 and the Canadian. Its nearest higher peak is Cliff Mountain, 5.5 km (3.4 mi) to the west. Gargoyle Mountain was named in 1916 by Morrison P. Bridgland for the fact a stream heads at the mountain, like a gargoyle or spout. Bridgland (1878-1948) was a Dominion Land Surveyor who named many peaks in Jasper Park and the Canadian Rockies. The mountain's name was officially adopted in 1956 by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Gargoyle Mountain is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Temperatures can drop below -20 °C with wind chill factors below -30 °C. In terms of favorable weather, June through September are the best months to climb. Precipitation runoff from Gargoyle Mountain flows into the Athabasca River.
Gallery
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Esplanade Mountain (left) and Gargoyle Mountain (center)
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Gargoyle Mountain from Highway 16
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Snowy slopes of Gargoyle mountain
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