- Blackrock Mountain
Infobox Mountain
Name = Blackrock Mountain
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Elevation = convert|2462|m|ft|0Cite web|url=http://www.peakfinder.com/peakfinder.ASP?PeakName=black+rock+mountain | title=Black Rock Mountain | author=PeakFinder |accessdate=2007-09-10]
Location = flag|Alberta CAN
Range = East Banff Ranges,Canadian Rockies
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Coordinates = coord|51|20|05|N|115|10|00|W|type:mountain_region:CA|display=inline,title
Topographic
NTS 83D/09
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Listing =Blackrock Mountain (also spelled Black Rock Mountain) is a
mountain on the eastern fringe of theCanadian Rockies inAlberta ,Canada .It is located on the north-eastern edge of
Kananaskis Country , almost directly west ofCalgary . It stands approximately km to mi|5 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. [Canada's Mountains. [http://www.canadasmountains.com/blackrock_mountain.htm Blackrock Mountain] ] A lookout was built by "Alberta Forest Service" on the summit in 1929, and was in service until 1959.
Blackrock Mountain was named in 1958 for its black appearance, particularly from the east.
ee also
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Mountains of Alberta References
:*"Kananaskis Country Trail Guide vol. 1" - Gillean Daffern----
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