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Mountain in Alberta, Canada
Moose Mountain
Lookout and helipad at the top of Moose Mountain
Highest point
Elevation2,437 m (7,995 ft)
Prominence593 m (1,946 ft)
ListingMountains of Alberta
Coordinates50°56′18″N 114°50′18″W / 50.93833°N 114.83833°W / 50.93833; -114.83833
Geography
Moose Mountain is located in AlbertaMoose MountainMoose MountainLocation in Alberta
LocationAlberta, Canada
Topo mapNTS 82J15 Bragg Creek
Climbing
First ascentAugust 12, 1858 Thomas Blakiston
Easiest routeStrenuous hike

Moose Mountain is a 2,437-metre (7,995 ft) mountain located 19 kilometres (12 mi) west of Bragg Creek, Alberta in Kananaskis Country.

The peak is a popular hiking and Mountain bikingdestination for many (especially Calgary locals) since there is a well maintained trail that makes its way to the summit, and 27 of the most popular bike trails in Alberta. During summer month weekends, it is common for a dozen or more people to reach the summit.

Resembling a resting moose on the horizon, the peak was named Moose Mountain in 1949. A Forestry Service fire lookout exists upon the summit, the third building to have occupied the site for this purpose since the first was built in 1929.

Some scenes in the films Land and Brokeback Mountain were shot on and around Moose Mountain. Scenes in the first season of the television series Tin Star were also shot on Moose Mountain.

There are two annual trail running events that go up Moose Mountain: Moose Mountain Trail Races (16 km, 29 km, and 42 km distances), and Iron Legs Mountain Races (60 km, 50 miles, and 100 km distances).

References

  1. "Moose Mountain". cdnrockiesdatabases.ca. Retrieved 2007-08-31.
  2. ^ "Moose Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2009-01-02.
  3. "Extras sought for Season 2 of Tin Star". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 27 January 2019.

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