Mallard Peak is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It is Alberta's 82nd most prominent mountain. It was named in 1920 by Arthur O. Wheeler. The summit of the mountain is said to look like a mallard duck.[1][2]

Mallard Peak
Northwest aspect, from Fraser Pass
Highest point
Elevation2,848 m (9,344 ft)[1]
Prominence828 m (2,717 ft)
Coordinates52°27′30″N 118°18′42″W / 52.45833°N 118.31167°W / 52.45833; -118.31167
Geography
Mallard Peak is located in Alberta
Mallard Peak
Mallard Peak
Location in Alberta and British Columbia
LocationAlberta
British Columbia
Topo mapNTS 83D8 Athabasca Pass
Climbing
First ascent1920 Interprovincial Boundary Commission

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Mallard Peak". cdnrockiesdatabases.ca.
  2. ^ Mallard Peak
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