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Bearhead Mountain
Bearhead Mountain is located in Montana
Bearhead Mountain
Bearhead Mountain
Location in Montana
Bearhead Mountain is located in the United States
Bearhead Mountain
Bearhead Mountain
Location in the United States
Highest point
Elevation 8,406 ft (2,562 m)
Prominence 881 ft (269 m)
Geography
Location Flathead County, Montana, Glacier County, Montana, U.S.
Parent range Lewis Range
Topo map USGS Dancing Lady Mountain
Climbing
First ascent Unknown
Easiest route class 3/4

Bearhead Mountain (8,406 feet (2,562 m)) is located in the Lewis Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. The mountain is named for kyáiyótokan, a Piegan warrior known for his war against the dreaded Assiniboine White Dog. kyáiyótokan was also a survivor of the Marias Massacre and the brother of Chief Heavy Runner a confidant of Glacier author James Willard Schultz.

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