[2] The mountain is situated in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park of Kananaskis Country.

Its nearest higher peak is Mount French, 2.0 km (1.2 mi) to the south-southwest.

[2] Mount Murray is composed of sedimentary rock laid down during the Precambrian to Jurassic periods.

[5] Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Murray is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.

In terms of favorable weather conditions, July to September is best for climbing.