Beartooth Mountain facts for kids
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 Beartooth Mountain
Location in Montana
Beartooth Mountain
Location in the United States
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 12,356 ft (3,766 m) |
| Prominence | 1,471 ft (448 m) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Carbon County, Montana, U.S. |
| Parent range | Beartooth Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Silver Run Peak |
Beartooth Mountain is a really tall mountain in the Beartooth Mountains range. It's located in the state of Montana, in the United States. This mountain stands at an impressive height of 12,356 feet (3,766 m) (about 3,766 meters) above sea level.
Beartooth Mountain is one of the highest peaks in the Beartooth Mountains. It's also tied for the 11th tallest mountain in all of Montana! It shares this spot with another mountain called Bowback Mountain.
Where is Beartooth Mountain?
Beartooth Mountain is found within a special protected area. This area is known as the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. A wilderness area is a place where nature is kept wild and untouched. It's also part of the Custer National Forest, which is a large forest managed by the government.
Nearby Peaks
Just a short distance away, about .29 mi (0.47 km) to the northeast, there's a unique rock formation. It's a tall, pointed rock called a spire. This spire is known as Bears Tooth. It's also quite high, reaching 11,920 ft (3,630 m). The name "Beartooth" for the mountain and the range likely comes from this distinctive rock spire.
