List of mountains and mountain ranges of Yellowstone National Park facts for kids

Mountain Ranges of Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park is a super famous place, mostly in Wyoming, but it also stretches into Montana and Idaho. It's known for its amazing geysers and hot springs, but it's also home to some really tall and cool mountains! These mountains are part of the huge Rocky Mountains chain.

Yellowstone has at least 70 named mountain peaks that are taller than 8,000 feet (about 2,438 meters). These peaks are found in four main mountain ranges. Two of these ranges, the Washburn Range and the Red Mountains, are completely inside the park. The other two, the Gallatin Range and the Absaroka Range, are much bigger and extend far beyond Yellowstone's borders.

Yellowstone's Mountain Ranges

Yellowstone National Park is a land of towering peaks and vast plateaus. Understanding its mountain ranges helps us appreciate the park's incredible landscape.

Absaroka Range

The Absaroka Range is the largest mountain range in Yellowstone. It starts about 80 miles (129 km) north of the park near Livingston, Montana, along the Yellowstone River. It then runs southeast and south through the entire eastern side of the park. The very highest peak in Yellowstone, Eagle Peak, is found in this range.

Here are some of the tallest peaks in the Absaroka Range:

• Eagle Peak - 11,358 feet (3,462 m)
• Mount Schurz - 11,007 feet (3,355 m)
• Abiathar Peak - 10,928 feet (3,331 m)
• Atkins Peak - 10,928 feet (3,331 m)
• Pollux Peak - 10,984 feet (3,348 m)
• Grant Peak - 10,850 feet (3,307 m)
• Turret Mountain - 10,840 feet (3,304 m)
• Castor Peak - 10,804 feet (3,293 m)
• Cutoff Mountain - 10,695 feet (3,260 m)
• Colter Peak - 10,640 feet (3,243 m)
• Mount Langford - 10,623 feet (3,238 m)
• The Trident - 10,620 feet (3,237 m)
• Reservation Peak - 10,617 feet (3,236 m)
• Silvertip Peak - 10,613 feet (3,235 m)
• Hoodoo Peak - 10,571 feet (3,222 m)
• First Peoples Mountain - 10,551 feet (3,216 m)
• Cathedral Peak - 10,548 feet (3,215 m)
• The Thunderer - 10,495 feet (3,199 m)
• Meridan Peak - 10,466 feet (3,190 m)
• Avalanche Peak (Wyoming) - 10,440 feet (3,182 m)
• Republic Peak - 10,410 feet (3,173 m)
• Saddle Mountain - 10,394 feet (3,168 m)
• Arthur Peak - 10,364 feet (3,159 m)
• Barronette Peak - 10,354 feet (3,156 m)
• Hoyt Peak - 10,344 feet (3,153 m)
• Hague Mountain - 10,292 feet (3,137 m)
• Amphitheater Mountain - 10,239 feet (3,121 m)
• Mount Stevenson - 10,230 feet (3,118 m)
• Cody Peak - 10,138 feet (3,090 m)
• Parker Peak - 10,095 feet (3,077 m)
• Mount Chittenden - 10,088 feet (3,075 m)
• Top Notch Peak - 10,062 feet (3,067 m)
• Mount Hornaday - 10,003 feet (3,049 m)
• Grizzly Peak - 9,915 feet (3,022 m)
• The Needle - 9,862 feet (3,006 m)
• Mount Norris - 9,842 feet (3,000 m)
• Cache Mountain - 9,593 feet (2,924 m)
• Druid Peak - 9,577 feet (2,919 m)
• Frederick Peak - 9,475 feet (2,888 m)
• Bison Peak - 8,924 feet (2,720 m)

Gallatin Range

The Gallatin Range starts about 75 miles (121 km) north of Yellowstone near Bozeman, Montana. It stretches into the northwest corner of the park. This range has some impressive peaks that offer amazing views.

Here are some notable peaks in the Gallatin Range:

• Electric Peak - 10,969 feet (3,343 m)
• Joseph Peak - 10,420 feet (3,176 m)
• Mount Holmes - 10,331 feet (3,149 m)
• Gray Peak - 10,298 feet (3,139 m)
• Bannock Peak - 10,292 feet (3,137 m)
• Antler Peak - 10,063 feet (3,067 m)
• Trilobite Point - 10,010 feet (3,051 m)
• Quadrant Mountain - 9,954 feet (3,034 m)
• Dome Mountain - 9,826 feet (2,995 m)
• Three Rivers Peak - 9,764 feet (2,976 m)
• Sepulcher Mountain - 9,642 feet (2,939 m)
• Echo Peak - 9,570 feet (2,917 m)
• White Peaks - 9,472 feet (2,887 m)
• Meldrum Mountain - 9,468 feet (2,886 m)
• Bunsen Peak - 8,527 feet (2,599 m)
• Purple Mountain - 8,392 feet (2,558 m)
• Mount Jackson - 8,231 feet (2,509 m)
• Mount Haynes - 8,218 feet (2,505 m)
• Clagett Butte - 8,041 feet (2,451 m)
• Terrace Mountain - 8,002 feet (2,439 m)
• Three Brothers Mountains - 7,116 feet (2,169 m)
• Mount Everts - 7,831 feet (2,387 m)

Washburn Range

The Washburn Range is a smaller range located entirely within Yellowstone National Park. It's known for its scenic trails and the famous Mount Washburn, which has a fire lookout tower at its summit.

Here are some peaks in the Washburn Range:

• Mount Washburn - 10,223 feet (3,116 m)
• Dunraven Peak - 9,869 feet (3,008 m)
• Cook Peak - 9,754 feet (2,973 m)
• Hedges Peak - 9,669 feet (2,947 m)
• Amethyst Mountain - 9,609 feet (2,929 m)
• Prospect Peak - 9,527 feet (2,904 m)
• Observation Peak - 9,390 feet (2,862 m)
• Folsom Peak - 9,334 feet (2,845 m)
• Specimen Ridge - 8,379 feet (2,554 m)

Red Mountains

The Red Mountains are another smaller range completely inside Yellowstone. These mountains contribute to the diverse landscape of the park.

Here are the main peaks in the Red Mountains:

• Mount Sheridan - 10,298 feet (3,139 m)
• Factory Hill - 9,527 feet (2,904 m)

Isolated Summits

Besides the main mountain ranges, Yellowstone also has several tall peaks that stand alone on the park's large plateaus. These plateaus cover the central, western, and southwestern parts of the park.

Here are some of these isolated peaks:

• Mount Hancock - 10,223 feet (3,116 m)
• Barlow Peak - 9,609 feet (2,929 m)
• Channel Mountain - 8,750 feet (2,667 m)
• Elephant Back Mountain - 8,592 feet (2,619 m)
• Trischman Knob - 8,573 feet (2,613 m)
• Douglas Knob - 8,507 feet (2,593 m)
• Horseshoe Hill - 8,274 feet (2,522 m)
• Roaring Mountain - 8,153 feet (2,485 m)

See also

• Plateaus of Yellowstone National Park
• List of mountain ranges in Wyoming