Castlecrag Mountain is a
mountain
A mountain is an elevated portion of the Earth's crust, generally with steep sides that show significant exposed bedrock. Although definitions vary, a mountain may differ from a plateau in having a limited Summit (topography), summit area, and ...
located on
Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island is an island in the northeastern Pacific Ocean and part of the Canadian Provinces and territories of Canada, province of British Columbia. The island is in length, in width at its widest point, and in total area, while are o ...
,
British Columbia
British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, ...
. Castlecrag Mountain is located South of Moat Lake, 1.6 km West of
Mount Frink
Mount Frink is a plateau-like mesa on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, located west of Courtenay and southeast of Mount Albert Edward
Most often Frink is climbed as part of a traverse, circumnavigating the high ridge that wraps aro ...
along the same ridge line.
Castlecrag Mountain is often climbed as part of the Castlecrag - Mt. Frink loop. This route starts at
Circlet Lake
Circlet Lake is a lake located on Vancouver Island on Forbidden Plateau at the head of Goss Creek. It is located in Strathcona Provincial Park and is a popular location for backcountry camping, hiking, and swimming, and is often used as an overn ...
, accessed from Paradise Meadows and the
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is a year-round recreation destination located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Adjacent to Strathcona Provincial Park, BC's oldest provincial park, Mt. Washington is the Island’s only full-service ...
.
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History
The name Castlecrag Mountain comes from the appearance of the North aspect. The Geographic Board of the BC Geographic Names Office deemed Castle Crag too obscure, instead adopting Castlecrag Mountain in 1948.
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See also
*List of mountains in Strathcona Provincial Park
The list of mountains in Strathcona Provincial Park lists all mountains in Strathcona Provincial Park recognized by name. All of these mountains are part of the Vancouver Island Ranges.
Mountains of Strathcona Provincial Park
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One-thousanders of British Columbia
Vancouver Island Ranges
Comox Land District