Mist Mountain

{{Short description|Mountain in Alberta, Canada}}

{{Infobox mountain

| name = Mist Mountain

| photo = MistMountain.jpg

| photo_caption = Mist Mountain from the south

| elevation_m = 3140

| elevation_ref = {{cite crdb|id=913|name=Mist Mountain|access-date=2021-09-10}}r

| prominence_m = 487

| prominence_ref= {{cite bivouac|id=752|name=Mist Mountain|access-date=2009-01-02}}

| range = Misty RangeNTS map sheet 82J10 Mount Rae

| listing = Mountains of Alberta

| country = Canada | region_type = Province | region = Alberta

| map = Canada Alberta

| map_caption = Location in Alberta

| coordinates = {{coord|50.5541667|N|114.91|W|type:mountain_region:CA|format=dms|display=inline,title|name=Mist Mountain}}

| coordinates_ref = {{cite cgndb|id=IAKDB|name=Mist Mountain|access-date=2023-08-19}}

| topo = NTS {{Canada NTS Map Sheet|82|J|10}}

| first_ascent = 1946, Donald King, Alan Blayney, Len Blayney, York Blayney

| easiest_route = Hike, but avoid 'nameless ridge'

}}

Mist Mountain is a mountain located alongside Highway 40 in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. It reaches an elevation of {{convert|3140|m|ft|abbr=on}} and is visible from Highway 40 and the Sheep River.

The mountain was named in 1884 by George M. Dawson after he experienced a prolonged period of poor weather while near the western slopes of the range.

Mist Mountain is composed of sedimentary rock that was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny.{{citation|title=Geology of the Rocky Mountains and Columbias |author=Gadd, Ben |year=2008}}

Hot springs near its base as well as panoramic views from the peak mean it is a popular hike for locals and tourists visiting the lower Kananaskis area.{{Cite web |title=Mist Mountain Natural Hot Springs Hike |url=https://explorekananaskis.com/mist-mountain-natural-hot-springs-hike/ |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=explorekananaskis.com}}

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