| Salient Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,810 m (9,220 ft) |
| Prominence | 836 m (2,743 ft) |
| Listing | |
| Coordinates | 53°02′47″N 118°42′12″W / 53.046389°N 118.703333°W |
| Geography | |
Country | Canada |
Provinces | Alberta and British Columbia |
District | Cariboo Land District |
| Parent range | Front Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 83E2 Resplendent Creek |
Salient Mountain is located just north of Miette Pass, at the NE end of Mount Robson Provincial Park on the Continental Divide marking the Alberta-British Columbia border. It is Alberta's 80th most prominent mountain. It was named in 1922 by Arthur O. Wheeler. It was noted to be the "sharpest" peak in the area.