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Mount Logan

Mount Logan is the highest mountain in Canada and the second-highest peak in North America after Denali.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Mount Logan is the highest mountain in Canada and the second-highest peak in North America, after Denali. It is situated in southwestern Yukon within Kluane National Park and Reserve. The mountain was named for Canadian geologist Sir William Edmond Logan, and its official height of 5,959 metres was established by the Geological Survey of Canada in 1992.

Geography

Mount Logan is a major peak in the Saint Elias Mountains of southwestern Yukon, close to the Alaska border. It is a focal point of Kluane National Park and Reserve and stands as the highest summit in Canada.

Naming and measurement

The mountain was named for Sir William Edmond Logan, a Canadian geologist and founder of the Geological Survey of Canada. Its current official elevation of 5,959 metres was fixed in 1992 after a GPS-based expedition.

Climbing history

Mount Logan has long been a significant objective for mountaineers because of its altitude, remoteness, and harsh weather. The first ascent was made in 1925, and later expeditions helped refine knowledge of the mountain’s height and geography.

Protected area and significance

The mountain sits within Kluane National Park and Reserve, an area recognized for large icefields, glaciers, and high peaks. Mount Logan is one of the best-known natural landmarks in Yukon and Canada.

Key facts

  • Mount Logan is Canada’s highest mountain and North America’s second-highest peak.
  • It lies in the Saint Elias Mountains of southwestern Yukon, inside Kluane National Park and Reserve.
  • The mountain was named after Sir William Edmond Logan, founder of the Geological Survey of Canada.
  • The official height of 5,959 metres was established by a 1992 Geological Survey of Canada expedition using GPS.
  • Mount Logan is part of one of Canada’s most remote and rugged alpine regions.
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Canadian context

Mount Logan is one of Canada’s most prominent geographic landmarks and the highest point in the country, making it a major feature of Yukon’s natural heritage and a reference point in Canadian mountaineering and geography.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Mount Logan located?
Mount Logan is in southwestern Yukon, Canada, within Kluane National Park and Reserve near the Alaska border.
How high is Mount Logan?
Its official elevation is 5,959 metres (19,551 feet).
Why is Mount Logan famous?
It is Canada’s highest mountain and North America’s second-highest peak after Denali.
Who is Mount Logan named after?
It is named after Sir William Edmond Logan, founder of the Geological Survey of Canada.
When was Mount Logan’s height confirmed?
A Geological Survey of Canada expedition fixed the current official height in 1992 using GPS.

References

  1. The Canadian Encyclopedia — https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/mount-logan
    Supports: Canada’s highest mountain, elevation, location in Kluane National Park and Reserve, and naming after William Logan
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/place/Mount-Logan-mountain-Yukon
    Supports: Elevation, location in southwestern Yukon, and naming after Sir William Logan
  3. Government of Canada — https://science.gc.ca/site/science/en/educational-resources/history-geological-survey-canada-175-objects/151-mount-logan-1992
    Supports: 1992 GPS measurement, official height of 5,959 metres, and naming in honour of William Logan
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Logan
    Supports: Saint Elias Mountains location, second-highest peak in North America, and glacier associations