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Castle Mountains

Montana

Elevation Range

6,000 ft - 9,390 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

46.4697, -110.7420

About Castle Mountains

The Castle Mountains are a remote and rugged mountain range located in central Montana. Spanning an area of approximately 250 square miles, the range is characterized by steep, rocky peaks, deep canyons, and alpine meadows. The terrain is generally quite challenging, with numerous peaks topping 9,000 feet in elevation. The Castle Mountain ecosystem supports a diverse array of wildlife, including bighorn sheep, elk, grizzly bears, and a variety of bird species. Due to the range's remote location and lack of developed infrastructure, it sees relatively low visitation compared to some of Montana's more popular mountain ranges.

Notable Peaks

Castle Butte

9,390 ft

Mt. Edith

9,280 ft

Mt. Merriam

9,245 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
wildlife viewing
camping

Best Seasons

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

White Sulphur Springs, MT
Harlowton, MT

Location

Montana

46.4697, -110.7420

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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