Black Rock Mountain (Alberta)

Not to be confused with Blackrock Mountain (Canada).

For other uses, see Blackrock Mountain (disambiguation).

Black Rock Mountain (frequently misspelled Blackrock Mountain) is a mountain on the eastern fringe of the Canadian Rockies in Alberta, Canada. Black Rock Mountain was descriptively named.^[5]

Black Rock Mountain
View of the summit of Black Rock Mountain in the far distance.
Highest point
Elevation	2,462 m (8,077 ft)[1][2][3]
Prominence	722 m (2,369 ft)[2]
Listing	Mountains of Alberta
Coordinates	51°20′04″N 115°10′06″W[4]
Geography
Black Rock Mountain Location in Alberta
Location	Alberta, Canada
Parent range	Front Ranges,[3] Canadian Rockies
Topo map	NTS 82O6 Lake Minnewanka[4]

It is located on the north-eastern edge of Kananaskis Country, almost directly west of Calgary. It stands approximately 5 km (3 mi) east of the Central Front Ranges, and is part of the Ghost River Area of the East Banff Ranges.

The mountain is a popular hike for locals, as it offers an unimpeded view of the prairies.^[6] A lookout was built by Alberta Forest Service on the summit in 1929, and was in service until 1959.^[2]

Black Rock Mountain was named in 1958 for its black appearance, particularly from the east.^[1]