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
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.