Tsitsutl Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tsitsutl Peak |
|
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,495 m (8,186 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Rainbow Range |
| Topo map | NTS 93C/12 |
| Geology | |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Anahim Volcanic Belt |
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.
Name origin
"Tsitsutl" means "painted mountains" in the local native language, and is a reference to the Rainbow Range in general. "
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Tsitsutl Peak Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.