Cataract Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cataract Mountain |
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 Cataract Mountain
Location in Montana
Cataract Mountain
Location in the United States
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,180 ft (2,490 m) |
| Prominence | 610 ft (190 m) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Glacier County, Montana, U.S. |
| Parent range | Lewis Range |
| Topo map | USGS Logan Pass MT |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Unknown |
| Easiest route | class 3 |
Cataract Mountain is a cool mountain located in Glacier National Park in the state of Montana, U.S.. It stands tall at about 8,180 feet (2,493 meters) high! This mountain is part of a large group of peaks known as the Lewis Range.
Cataract Mountain is found about 0.70 miles (1.13 kilometers) north-northeast of Piegan Mountain. It's also more than a mile west of another mountain called Mount Siyeh.
Where is Cataract Mountain?
Cataract Mountain is located within Glacier National Park. This park is a very famous and beautiful place in the northwestern part of Montana. The mountain is part of the Lewis Range, which is a sub-range of the larger Rocky Mountains.
What is Glacier National Park?
Glacier National Park is a huge area of wilderness in Montana. It's known for its amazing mountains, clear lakes, and ancient glaciers. The park is a great place for hiking and seeing wildlife. It's often called the "Crown of the Continent" because of its stunning natural beauty.
Images for kids
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North side of Cataract Mountain, with Piegan Mountain in the upper right. This view is from the Grinnell Glacier Trail.
