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Elkhorn Mountains

Montana

Elevation Range

5,000 ft - 10,620 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

46.3698, -111.8740

About Elkhorn Mountains

The Elkhorn Mountains are a remote and rugged mountain range located in southwest Montana. Covering an area of over 1,000 square miles, the range is characterized by steep, rocky peaks, dense coniferous forests, and high alpine meadows. The Elkhorns are part of the larger Rocky Mountain system and contain a variety of geological features, including ancient volcanic structures and glacially carved valleys. The climate is generally cool and wet, with heavy snowfall in the winter months.

Notable Peaks

Crow Peak

10,168 ft

Mount Edith

10,620 ft

Steamboat Mountain

10,026 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
fishing

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Boulder, MT
Townsend, MT
Whitehall, MT

Location

Montana

46.3698, -111.8740

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Data Source

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

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