Mount Thor (Baffin)
Earth's greatest vertical drop — 4,101 ft of overhanging granite.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Nunavut, Canada
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Arctic granite (0–1,500 m)
- Best season
- May – August
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Winter Camping
- Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Arctic granite (0–1,500 m)
- Best season: May – August
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
Earth's greatest vertical drop — 4,101 ft of overhanging granite.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: May – August
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Arctic granite (0–1,500 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Mount Thor (Baffin) trip tools
Popular pursuits at Mount Thor (Baffin)
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Winter Camping
Cold-season travel and camp craft; layering matters more than mileage.
- Skiing
Ski-touring access when the road closes for the season.
- Wildlife Viewing
Best light, best season, and where animals move.
