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Blackrock Mountain (Alberta)

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The mountain is a popular hike for locals, as it offers an unimpeded view of the prairies. A lookout was built by
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Black Rock Mountain was named in 1958 for its black appearance, particularly from the east.
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View of the summit of Black Rock Mountain in the far distance.
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on the summit in 1929, and was in service until 1959.
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Blackrock Mountain (disambiguation)

Elevation
Prominence
Listing
Mountains of Alberta
Coordinates
51°20′06″N 115°10′05.9″W / 51.33500°N 115.168306°W / 51.33500; -115.168306
Black Rock Mountain is located in Alberta
Alberta
Canada
Parent range
Canadian Rockies
Topo map
NTS
83D9
Amethyst Lakes
mountain
Canadian Rockies
Alberta
Canada
Kananaskis Country
Calgary
Ghost River
"Black Rock Mountain"



"Black Rock Mountain"
Place-names of Alberta

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