Mount Thor, Auyuittuq National Park
Facts and practical information
Mount Thor, officially gazetted as Thor Peak, is a mountain with an elevation of 1,675 metres located in Auyuittuq National Park, on Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada. The mountain is located 46 km northeast of Pangnirtung and features Earth's greatest vertical drop of 1,250 m, with the cliff overhanging at an average angle of 15 degrees from vertical. Despite its remoteness, this feature makes the mountain a popular rock climbing site. Camping is allowed, with several designated campsites located throughout the length of Akshayuk Pass. For climbers looking to scale Mount Thor, there is an established campsite a few kilometres north of its base, complete with windbreaks and emergency shelters. ()
Auyuittuq National Park
Mount Thor – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Mount Odin, Baffin Mountains.