Mount Tyrwhitt

#326 among destinations in Canada

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

Gallery (2)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

Mount Tyrwhitt is a mountain in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada located between Highway 40 and Elk Pass in the Elk Range of the Canadian Rockies, west of the Highwood Pass parking lot in Kananaskis Country and south east of Upper Kananaskis Lake. Located on the Continental Divide, it is also therefore on the border between British Columbia and Alberta which follows the Divide in this area. ()

First ascent: 1915Elevation: 9429 ftProminence: 709 ftCoordinates: 50°34'57"N, 115°0'58"W

Location

British ColumbiaCanada

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Day trips

Mount Tyrwhitt – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Elbow Lake, Elk Lakes cabin, Lower Kananaskis Lake, Highwood Pass.

3.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Elbow Lake
98 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Canada's picturesque wilderness, Elbow Lake offers a serene escape for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. This pristine lake is a shimmering jewel amidst the rugged beauty of the Canadian landscape, providing a tranquil retreat from...
3.3 miSW
Hiking, Wilderness hut
Elk Lakes cabin
85 min walk • Tucked away in the majestic Canadian Rockies, Elk Lakes Cabin stands as a serene refuge for adventurers seeking a wilderness experience. This remote wilderness hut, accessible only by foot or ski, promises a true escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life...
7.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lower Kananaskis Lake
180 min walk • Lower Kananaskis Lake is a natural lake that was turned into a reservoir in Kananaskis Country in Alberta, Canada. Lower Kananaskis Lake is in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park along with the Upper Kananaskis Lake.
1.6 miNE
Mountain pass
Highwood Pass
41 min walk • Highwood Pass is a mountain pass in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada. It lies west of Mount Rae and Mount Arethusa of the Misty Range, south of the Elbow Pass. It lies within the Peter Lougheed Provincial Park on Alberta Highway 40. The Highwood River originates in the pass.
5.4 miN
Mountain
Gap Mountain
137 min walk • Gap Mountain is a 2,675-metre mountain summit located at the southern end of the Opal Range in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Elpoca Mountain, 2.0 km to the east. Gap Mountain is situated 5.0 km south of Mount Wintour, within Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.
5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mist Mountain
129 min walk • Mist Mountain is a mountain located alongside Highway 40 in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. It reaches an elevation of 3,140 m and is visible from Alberta Highway 40 and the Sheep River. The mountain was named in 1884 by George M. Dawson.
2.1 miNE
Natural attraction, Mountain, Hiking trail
Ptarmigan Cirque
53 min walk • Ptarmigan Cirque is the cirque between Mount Arethusa and Mount Rae at the Highwood Pass in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada. The Ptarmigan Cirque hiking trail is a short loop in the cirque.
4.3 miSW
Lake
Elk Lakes, Elk Lakes Provincial Park
110 min walk • Upper Elk Lake and Lower Elk Lake, collectively known as the Elk Lakes, are a pair of alpine lakes in southeastern British Columbia, Canada. They sit in the valley formed between Mt Aosta to the south and Mount Fox to the north.
3.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Rae
85 min walk • Mount Rae is a mountain located on the east side of Highway 40 between Elbow Pass and the Ptarmigan Cirque in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta. Mount Rae was named after John Rae, explorer of Northern Canada, in 1859.
1.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Pocaterra
34 min walk • Mount Pocaterra is the unofficial name of a rocky formation named after the Pocaterra Creek in the same region. It is located in the Elk Range in Alberta. This peak is located on the crest of a ridge, about 1.5 km north of the lower Mount Tyrwhitt. The peak is a double summit, with the north summit slightly higher.
3.3 miSE
Mountain
Storelk Mountain, Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park
86 min walk • Storelk Mountain is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia on the Continental Divide. It was named in 1915.