Morro Peak

Morro Peak is a small 1,679-metre (5,509-foot) mountain summit located in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. It is located at the northwest end of the Colin Range, which is a sub-range of the Canadian Rockies. The peak is situated 17 km (11 mi) north of the municipality of Jasper, and is a prominent landmark in the Athabasca Valley visible from Highway 16 and the Canadian. The nearest higher peak is Hawk Mountain, 4.0 km (2.5 mi) to the southeast.^[1] Morro Peak was named in 1916 by Morrison P. Bridgland for the Spanish word morro, meaning rounded hill, which is an apt description of it.^[1] Bridgland (1878-1948) was a Dominion Land Surveyor who named many peaks in Jasper Park and the Canadian Rockies.^[4] The mountain's name was officially adopted in 1956 by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.^[2]

Morro Peak
Morro Peak and Athabasca River
Highest point
Elevation	1,679 m (5,509 ft)[1]
Prominence	109 m (358 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Hawk Mountain (2553 m)[1]
Listing	Mountains of Alberta
Coordinates	53°02′00″N 118°04′04″W[2]
Geography
Morro Peak Location in Alberta Show map of Alberta Morro Peak Location in Canada Show map of Canada
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Protected area	Jasper National Park[3]
Parent range	Colin Range[2] Canadian Rockies
Topo map	NTS 83E1 Snaring River[2]
Geology
Rock type	limestone

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Morro Peak is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.^[5] Winter temperatures can drop below -20 °C with wind chill factors below -30 °C. In terms of favorable weather, June through September are the best months to climb. Precipitation runoff from Morro Peak flows into the Athabasca River.

Gallery

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  Morro Peak, south aspect
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  Morro Peak to the right

See also

• Geography of Alberta