Mount Kerinci
| Mount Kerinchi | |
|---|---|
| Elevation: | 3,800 metres (12,467 feet) |
| Latitude: | 1° 42′ S |
| Longitude: | 101° 16′ E |
| Location: | Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Range: | Barisan Range |
| Type: | Stratovolcano |
| First ascent: | 1877 by von Hasselt and Veth |
| Easiest route: | ??? |
Mount Kerinchi is the highest mountain of Sumatra. It is located near the west coast, about 130 km (80 mi) south of Padang. The steep, pine-forested slopes of Kerinchi rise in isolation above surrounding farmland. Kerinchi last erupted in 1970, and continues to spew clouds of sulphurous smoke.