Hilda Peak is a mountain summit in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada, with an elevation of 3,058 m (10,033 ft) above sea level. It lies at the northern extreme of Banff National Park, approximately 2 km (1.2 mi) northeast of Mount Athabasca, its parent peak. The summit’s prominence is 238 m (781 ft) and it is situated within the Columbia Icefield region, south of Sunwapta Pass and visible from the Icefields Parkway. 【1†L1-L4】【1†L13-L18】
Geography
- Location: Alberta, Canada; coordinates 52°14′22″ N 117°10′39″ W.
- Range: Canadian Rockies, part of the Park Ranges.
- Topographic map: National Topographic System sheet 83C3 (Columbia Icefield).
- Glaciers: Hilda Glacier lies on the south side; Boundary Glacier lies to the west.
Geology
The mountain is composed of sedimentary rock deposited from the Precambrian to Jurassic periods. These strata were later thrust eastward over younger rock during the Laramide orogeny, a process characteristic of the Rockies. 【1†L31-L38】
Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification, Hilda Peak lies in a sub‑arctic climate zone, featuring cold, snowy winters with temperatures frequently dropping below –20 °C (wind chills below –30 °C) and mild summers. 【1†L44-L48】
History
The first recorded ascent of Hilda Peak was made in 1938 by a party consisting of E. Brooks, H. Brooks, R. Cross, and W. Marples. The peak was named “Hilda Peak” in the same year, and the name was officially adopted by the Geographical Names Board of Canada in 1985. 【1†L22-L27】【1†L30-L33】
Climbing
The easiest route is described as a scramble; the mountain is a popular objective for experienced hikers and mountaineers accessing the Columbia Icefield area. 【1†L22-L24】
References
- Wikipedia contributors, “Hilda Peak,” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, accessed April 2026, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilda_Peak (via Jina AI mirror).