Mount Kain
Mount Kain is a mountain in Canada, rising to 2,880 m, the 436th highest we list in Canada, part of the Rainbow Range.
Where it is
Mount Kain lies in Canada, in British Columbia.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Resplendent Mountain | 3,425 m | 5.5 km |
| Lynx Mountain | 3,192 m | 7.2 km |
| Extinguisher Tower | 2,203 m | 7.9 km |
| The Helmet | 2,930 m | 9.6 km |
| Mount Robson | 3,959 m | 10 km |
| Rearguard Mountain | 2,744 m | 10 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to Mount Kain.
| City | Country | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grande Prairie | Canada | 70,385 | 236 km |
| Salmon Arm | Canada | 19,432 | 262 km |
| Prince George | Canada | 78,943 | 264 km |
| Kamloops | Canada | 104,460 | 280 km |
| Vernon | Canada | 40,116 | 311 km |
About this mountain
At 2,880 m, Mount Kain stands 239 m above the lowest saddle to higher ground, making it a distinct summit within the Rainbow Range in British Columbia. The nearest comparable peaks lie several kilometres distant: Resplendent Mountain at 3,425 m is 5.5 km away, while Lynx Mountain reaches 3,192 m at 7.2 km. The first recorded ascent took place in 1934.
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Tallest in the country
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Logan | 5,959 m |
| 2 | Mount Saint Elias | 5,489 m |
| 3 | Mount Lucania | 5,226 m |
| 4 | King Peak | 5,173 m |
| 5 | Mount Steele | 5,073 m |
| 6 | Mount Wood | 4,842 m |
| 7 | Mount Slaggard | 4,742 m |
| 8 | Mount Hubbard | 4,557 m |
| 9 | Mount Walsh | 4,507 m |
| 10 | Mount Macaulay | 4,467 m |
Common questions
- How tall is Mount Kain?
- Mount Kain rises to 2,880 m (9,449 ft). Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is Mount Kain?
- Mount Kain is in Canada, in British Columbia.
- Where does Mount Kain rank?
- It is the 436th highest of the 1,389 peaks we list in Canada, and #4,600 worldwide.
- When was Mount Kain first climbed?
- The first recorded ascent was in 1934.
- What is the nearest city to Mount Kain?
- Grande Prairie, Canada, about 236 km away.
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Elevation and coordinates from GeoNames; prominence, isolation, range and first-ascent data from Wikidata. GeoNames publishes no date for elevation figures, so none is shown.