Kiglapait Mountains

Kiglapait Mountains circular structure and Labrador coast
Kiglapait Mountains and offshore islands, at the Labrador coast

The Kiglapait Mountains lie east of Nain, in northern Labrador, south of the Torngat and Kaumajet Mountains. Not as high as those ranges, they still boast very rugged terrain and many peaks with high prominence values. The name means "dog-tooth."

Highest Peaks of the Kiglapait Mountains
Rank Name m ft
1 Man O'War Peak 1050 3445
2 Peak 3400 (14E/2) 1036+ 3400+
3 Peak 3300 (14E/1) 1006+ 3300+
4 Peak 3300 (14E/2) 1006+ 3300+
5 Peak 3200 (14E/1) 975+ 3200
6 Peak 3100 (14E/1) 945+ 3100+
7 Peak 3000#1 (14D/16) 914+ 3000+
8 Aupalukitak Mountain 914+ 3000+
9 Mount Thoresby 914+ 3000+
10 Peak 3000#2 (14D/16) 914+ 3000+

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Coordinates: 57°06′00″N 61°34′57″W / 57.10000°N 61.58250°W / 57.10000; -61.58250


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