Alnus Peak
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Prominence508 m (1,667 ft)[1]
LocationAlberta / British Columbia, Canada
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,968 m (9,738 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 508 m (1,667 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 52°29′18″N 118°00′24″W / 52.48833°N 118.00667°W[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Alberta / British Columbia, Canada |
| District | Kootenay Land District |
| Parent range | Park Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 83D8 Athabasca Pass |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1920 Boundary Commission[1] |
Alnus Peak is located on the Canadian provincial boundary between Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1921 by Arthur O. Wheeler; alnus is the Latin name of the Alder tree.[2][1] The name may refer to the dense stands of Red Alder found in the area.[3]
