Unnecessary Mountain
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Unnecessary Mountain, also called Mount Unnecessary, is a peak in the North Shore Mountains
near Vancouver
, British Columbia
, Canada
and a popular hiking destination. It is accessible via the Howe Sound Crest Trail and a direct route from Lions Bay.
The mountain is so named because of an "unnecessary" ascent over this mountain to reach The Lions
.
North Shore Mountains
The North Shore Mountains are a mountain range overlooking Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. Their southernmost peaks are visible from most areas in Vancouver and form a distinctive backdrop for the city....
near Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and a popular hiking destination. It is accessible via the Howe Sound Crest Trail and a direct route from Lions Bay.
The mountain is so named because of an "unnecessary" ascent over this mountain to reach The Lions
The Lions (Peaks)
The Lions are a pair of pointed peaks along the North Shore Mountains in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They can be seen from much of the Greater Vancouver area, as far as Robert Burnaby Park in East Burnaby, south to parts of Surrey, and from the west on the Howe Sound Islands and the...
.