Battle Mountain, British Columbia
| Battle Mountain | |
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Battle Mountain seen from Fight Lake
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,369 m (7,772 ft) |
| Coordinates | 51°57′09″N 119°51′17″W / 51.95250°N 119.85472°W |
| Geography | |
 Battle Mountain
British Columbia, Canada
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| Parent range | Shuswap Highland |
| Topo map | 82M/13 or PS-WG3 (south half) |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Pyramidal peak |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Via Fight Lake and Fiftytwo Ridge |
Battle Mountain is a mountain in east-central British Columbia, Canada, located in the south-east region of Wells Gray Provincial Park. The Clearwater River flows to the west, Stevens Lakes are to the east, Philip Creek is to the south and Hemp Creek is to the north. Battle Mountain is part of the Shuswap Highland. There are three summits in the group, ranging from 2,306 m (7,566 ft) to 2,369 m (7,772 ft).
Battle Mountain is accessible by a combination of road and trail. It is a popular summer tourist attraction and is especially noted for colourful alpine meadows. The access trail is longer and more strenuous than the one to nearby Trophy Mountain to the south, so fewer people visit Battle Mountain and the Caribou Meadows. The hike to the meadows can be accomplished as a day outing, but hikers who want to attain Fiftytwo Ridge and Battle Mountain summit should plan for two days and carry overnight equipment.
Battle Mountain Road turns east off Clearwater Valley Road (also called Wells Gray Park Road) 26.6 km (16.5 mi) north of the Yellowhead Highway. The gravel road is passable for all vehicles for the first 2.4 km (1.5 mi), then it becomes steep and rough; so that a high-clearance vehicle is necessary for the next 5 km (3.1 mi) to the parking lot.
A well-used trail starts here. The first section is the steepest and climbs 248 m (814 ft) in 2.1 km (1.3 mi) up the canyon of Philip Creek to a hanging valley where Philip Lake is located. Then it continues at an easier grade, ascending 170 m (558 ft) to the beginning of the Caribou Meadows. The trail meanders through the meadows, along the west shore of Fight Lake, then climbs to the top of Fiftytwo Ridge. Beyond there, it is a hiking route through meadows and rock which first descends into Bull Valley, then climbs onto Battle Mountain itself. The hiking season on Battle Mountain is from late June through September.
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