Heather Ridge
Ridge in Alberta, Canada
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Heather Ridge is located in the Slate Range in Alberta.[1][2] Like other mountains in Banff Park, Heather Ridge is composed of sedimentary rock laid down during the Precambrian to Jurassic periods.[5] Formed in shallow seas, this sedimentary rock was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny.[6]
Prominence213 m (699 ft)[2]
| Heather Ridge | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,636 m (8,648 ft)[1][2] |
| Prominence | 213 m (699 ft)[2] |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Coordinates | 51°28′21″N 116°03′05″W[3] |
| Geography | |
  Heather Ridge Location in Alberta | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Protected area | Banff National Park[4] |
| Parent range | Slate Range[4] |
| Topo map | NTS 82N8 Lake Louise[3] |
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Heather Ridge is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[7] Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C.
