Pyroclastic Peak

Pyroclastic Peak is the second highest of the five named volcanic peaks immediately south of Mount Cayley in British Columbia, Canada. It is steep and rotten and is located 12 km (7 mi) southwest of Callaghan Lake and 24 km (15 mi) west of Whistler. It is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire that includes over 160 active volcanoes.

Pyroclastic Peak
East face of Pyroclastic Peak
Highest point
Elevation	2,349 m (7,707 ft)
Prominence	145 m (476 ft)
Coordinates	50°06′51.8″N 123°17′34.1″W
Geography
Pyroclastic Peak Location in British Columbia
Location	British Columbia, Canada
District	New Westminster Land District
Parent range	Pacific Ranges
Topo map	NTS 92J3 Brandywine Falls
Geology
Rock age	Pleistocene
Mountain type	Stratovolcano
Volcanic arc	Canadian Cascade Arc
Volcanic belt	Garibaldi Volcanic Belt
Last eruption	Pleistocene
Climbing
First ascent	1971 R. Chicoine; F. Douglas; R. Wyborn[1]

On the south ridge of Pyroclastic Peak is a feature known as The Vulcan's Thumb which remains unclimbed^[1] because of the looseness of the rock.

See also

• Cascade Volcanoes
• Mount Cayley
• Garibaldi Volcanic Belt
• Volcanism of Canada
• Volcanism of Western Canada
• List of volcanoes in Canada