Ishpatina Ridge
| Ishpatina Ridge | |
|---|---|
 Ishpatina Ridge
 Ontario |
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| Elevation | 693 m (2,274 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 394 m (1,293 ft)[2] |
| Location | |
| Range | Canadian Shield, unnamed range |
| Coordinates | 47°19′00″N 80°45′00″W / 47.3166667°N 80.75°WCoordinates: 47°19′00″N 80°45′00″W / 47.3166667°N 80.75°W |
| Topo map | NTS 041P07 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | ??? |
| Easiest route | Hike |
The Ishpatina Ridge is the highest point of land in the Canadian province of Ontario. At an estimated 693 m (2,274 ft) above sea level, it is a rather low mountain and not that steep, as the surrounding land in the area is already quite elevated. Ishpatina Ridge rises approximately 300 m (984 ft) above the immediate area. To get an idea of its actual height, the very top of the CN Tower is approx. 553.3 m (1,815 ft) above ground level.
The ridge lies in Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park of the Temagami area.[3][4] Because of its remote location, Ishpatina Ridge is not very accessible; the closest major highway, Highway 560, is more than 30 km away, and roads and trails in the remote area are difficult to travel in poor weather. The most popular approach routes to Ishpatina are by canoe and/or float plane, although some individuals have walked to the ridge from the nearest road. The nearest community to the ridge is Gowganda.
The name "Ishpatina" comes from an Ojibwe language word ishpadinaa, meaning "be a high hill/ridge". Spadina Avenue in Toronto is derived from the same word.
Although the Ishpatina Ridge is considered the highest point in Ontario by elevation, the main peak of Maple Mountain has a higher vertical rise over the surrounding landscape, 37 m (121 ft) higher than Ishpatina Ridge rising over Scarecrow Lake.[5]
The Ellis firetower is still standing on the highest section of the ridge.
Located between Tower Peak and the North Peak, the Ishpatina Canyon is one of the deepest canyons in Ontario. The elevation of Tower Peak is 2274 feet, the bottom of the Canyon is at 1750 feet and the North Peak at 2250 feet above sea level.
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- Trip reports with route descriptions to the 3 main peaks along the Ishpatina Ridge
- Documents conflicting estimates of the elevation of Ishpatina Ridge
- Links with descriptions to many Ishpatina Ridge travel reports and photos
- Map Link
- Individual report on Ishpatina ridge with photos
- The Ellis firetower on Ishpatina Ridge
- Friends of Temagami
