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Mountain Range
moderate

Limestone Hills

Montana

Elevation Range

5,500 ft - 6,800 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

46.2757, -111.6199

About Limestone Hills

The Limestone Hills are a small mountain range located in central Montana, known for their rugged, rocky terrain and dramatic limestone formations. The range rises abruptly from the surrounding plains, creating a diverse landscape of steep cliffs, narrow canyons, and scattered pine and juniper forests. The geology is dominated by ancient limestone deposits, which have been sculpted over time by erosion into a maze of jagged peaks and ridges. The Limestone Hills offer a remote and wilderness-like experience, with limited developed recreation infrastructure but abundant opportunities for solitude and exploration.

Notable Peaks

Lone Peak

6,778 ft

Sugarloaf Mountain

6,507 ft

Haystack Mountain

6,403 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
wildlife viewing
camping

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Helena, MT
Butte, MT

Location

Montana

46.2757, -111.6199

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Data Source

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

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