Golden Eagle Peak
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Prominence53 m (174 ft)[3]
Parent peakMount Forbes (3612 m)[3]
| Golden Eagle Peak | |
|---|---|
  Golden Eagle Peak Location in SW Alberta | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,048 m (10,000 ft)[1][2] |
| Prominence | 53 m (174 ft)[3] |
| Parent peak | Mount Forbes (3612 m)[3] |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Coordinates | 51°51′00″N 116°56′00″W / 51.85°N 116.93333°W[4] |
| Geography | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Protected area | Banff National Park |
| Parent range | Park Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 82N15 Mistaya Lake[4] |
Golden Eagle Peak is a summit in Alberta, Canada.[4] Part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Chain, it sits within Banff National Park and the closest locality is Saskatchewan River Crossing, Alberta, approximately 24 km (15 mi) to the northeast.
Golden Eagle Peak was so named on account of golden eagles in the area.[5]
