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Mountain Range
moderate
Cayuse Hills
Montana
Elevation Range
7,500 ft - 9,145 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
46.1292, -109.7791
About Cayuse Hills
The Cayuse Hills are a small mountain range located in the western part of Montana. The range is characterized by rugged, rocky peaks and steep, forested slopes. The terrain is generally alpine in nature, with high-elevation meadows, glacial cirques, and exposed ridgelines. The Cayuse Hills are part of the greater Rocky Mountain system and feature similar geological formations and wildlife habitats found throughout the northern Rockies.
Notable Peaks
Cayuse Peak
9,145 ft
Saddle Mountain
8,872 ft
Doherty Mountain
8,394 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Philipsburg, MT
Drummond, MT
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.