Crown Mountain is a

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located north of North Vancouver,

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, in the

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(part of the

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) and is visible from most of

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and the vicinity. A rock formation known as The Camel sits just east of the main summit, and the mountain has west and north peaks. The mountain lies on the fringes of

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. Crown has a history of local hiking, rock climbing, and mountaineering activity. Access is usually from the

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ski area. It is considered a very challenging objective. The top requires scrambling with the risk of a deadly fall, and is not recommended for novices. The mountain has been the site of numerous search and rescue operations.

Gallery

File:Crown Mountain seen from the East.jpg, Crown Mountain as seen from the East File:Crown Mountain 1.jpg File:Crown Mountain northern peak.jpg, alt=bare rock peak topped by fourteen hikers and two crows, with steep forested valleys in the background, Peak viewed from the south File:Crown Mountain southern peak.jpg, alt=bare rock subpeak with one hiker on top with Vancouver in the background, Southern ridge viewed from the peak

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"Hiking Crown Mountain"
Outdoor Vancouver

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