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Kings Peak is a mountain located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The mountain is located in Strathcona Provincial Park 25 km (16 mi) northeast of Gold River and 2 km (1 mi) north of Elkhorn Mountain.
| Kings Peak | |
|---|---|
 Kings Peak (left) in Strathcona Provincial Park | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,061 m (6,762 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 328 m (1,076 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Elkhorn Mountain (2194 m)[1] |
| Listing | Mountains of British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49°48.7′N 125°50.2′W |
| Geography | |
  Kings Peak Kings Peak (British Columbia) | |
| District | Nootka Land District |
| Parent range | Elk River Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 92F13 Upper Campbell Lake |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1913 or 1914 |
It is named after James and Michael King, late 19th century explorers who led an expedition into the region circa 1910.[2]
Kings Peak is close to Highway 28 along the Elk River. It is one of the most frequented mountains on Vancouver Island.
