List of mountains in Glacier County, Montana facts for kids

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Glacier County in Montana is a super cool place known for its amazing mountains! It's home to at least 124 named mountains, which means there are tons of tall peaks and beautiful landscapes to explore. Many of these mountains are part of the famous Glacier National Park, a huge area of wild nature.

Welcome to Glacier County's Mountains!
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Welcome to Glacier County's Mountains!

This county in Montana, a state in the United States, is famous for its rugged and beautiful scenery. It's a place where the Rocky Mountains stand tall. Imagine a county with over 120 different mountains, each with its own name and story! These mountains are not just big rocks; they are home to amazing wildlife and offer breathtaking views.

What is a Mountain?

A mountain is a very large landform that rises high above its surroundings. Mountains are usually steeper than hills. They are often formed by huge forces deep within the Earth. These forces push the Earth's crust upwards. The height of a mountain is called its elevation. This is measured from sea level. For example, a mountain might be 9,000 feet (2,743 meters) tall.

Famous Peaks in Glacier County

Glacier County has many impressive mountains. Some are well-known for their height or unique shapes.

Mount Cleveland is the tallest mountain in Glacier County. It stands at an amazing 10,417 feet (3,175 meters) high! Imagine standing on top of that giant.
Mount Merritt is another towering peak. It reaches 10,020 feet (3,054 meters) into the sky.
Cracker is also very tall at 9,816 feet (2,992 meters).
Going-to-the-Sun Mountain is a famous one. It is 9,603 feet (2,927 meters) tall. It's named after the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park.
Chief Mountain is a very special mountain. It is 9,006 feet (2,745 meters) high. It has a unique shape and is important to the Blackfeet Nation. It stands out from the other mountains.

Exploring the Mountain Names

Many mountains in Glacier County have interesting names. Some names come from the local Native American tribes. Others describe what the mountain looks like. For example:

Almost-a-Dog Mountain
Angel Wing
Bad Marriage Mountain
Dancing Lady Mountain
Dusty Star Mountain
Never Laughs Mountain
Painted Tepee Peak
Red Blanket Butte

These names often tell a story or describe a feature. They make exploring the map even more fun!

Mountains and Nature

These mountains are a big part of the natural world in Montana. They create different ecosystems. High up, you might find alpine tundra. Lower down, there are thick forests. Many animals live here, like grizzly bears, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep. The mountains also help create the beautiful glaciers and lakes in the area.

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Allen Mountain (Montana)

Allen Mountain
Almost-a-Dog Mountain

Almost-a-Dog Mountain
Altyn Peak

Altyn Peak
Amphitheater Mountain (Montana)

Amphitheater Mountain
Angel Wing (Glacier National Park)

Angel Wing
Antelope Butte

Antelope Butte
Apikuni Mountain

Apikuni Mountain
Appistoki Peak

Appistoki Peak
Bad Marriage Mountain

Bad Marriage Mountain
Bald Hill (Glacier County, Montana)

Bald Hill
Basin Mountain (Montana)

Basin Mountain
Bear Mountain (Glacier County, Montana)

Bear Mountain
Bearhead Mountain (Montana)

Bearhead Mountain
Bishops Cap

Bishops Cap
Bison Mountain

Bison Mountain
Bushnell Hill

Bushnell Hill
Calf Robe Mountain

Calf Robe Mountain
Campbell Mountain

Campbell Mountain
Cataract Mountain

Cataract Mountain
Cathedral Peak (Montana)

Cathedral Peak
Chalk Butte

Chalk Butte
Chapman Peak

Chapman Peak
Chief Lodgepole Peak

Chief Lodgepole Peak
Chief Mountain

Chief Mountain
Citadel Mountain

Citadel Mountain
Citadel Peaks

Citadel Peaks
Cracker (mountain)

Cracker
Crowfeet Mountain

Crowfeet Mountain
Crusher Hill

Crusher Hill
Curly Bear Mountain

Curly Bear Mountain
Dancing Lady Mountain

Dancing Lady Mountain
Divide Mountain

Divide Mountain
Duckhead Buttes

Duckhead Buttes
Dusty Star Mountain

Dusty Star Mountain
Eagle Plume Mountain

Eagle Plume Mountain
Eagle Point (Glacier County, Montana)

Eagle Point
East Flattop Mountain

East Flattop Mountain
Flinsch Peak

Flinsch Peak
Fusillade Mountain

Fusillade Mountain
Gable Mountain

Gable Mountain
Goat Haunt Mountain

Goat Haunt Mountain
Goat Mountain (Glacier County, Montana)

Goat Mountain
Going-to-the-Sun Mountain

Going-to-the-Sun Mountain
Headlight Butte

Headlight Butte
Heavy Runner Mountain

Heavy Runner Mountain
Hoodoo Hill

Hoodoo Hill
Horsethief Ridge

Horsethief Ridge
Houseman Hill

Houseman Hill
Iceberg Peak

Iceberg Peak
Ipasha Peak

Ipasha Peak
Kaina Mountain

Kaina Mountain
Kakitos Mountain

Kakitos Mountain
Kootenai Peak

Kootenai Peak
Kupunkamint Mountain

Kupunkamint Mountain
Landslide Butte

Landslide Butte
Little Chief Mountain

Little Chief Mountain
Little Crown Butte

Little Crown Butte
Looking Glass Hill

Looking Glass Hill
Love Rock

Love Rock
Mad Wolf Mountain

Mad Wolf Mountain
Mahtotopa Mountain

Mahtotopa Mountain
Matahpi Peak

Matahpi Peak
McClintock Peak

McClintock Peak
Medicine Owl Peak

Medicine Owl Peak
Miche Wabun Peak

Miche Wabun Peak
Mount Baldy (Glacier County, Montana)

Mount Baldy
Mount Cleveland (Montana)

Mount Cleveland
Mount Ellsworth (Montana)

Mount Ellsworth
Mount Gould (Montana)

Mount Gould
Mount Grinnell

Mount Grinnell
Mount Helen (Montana)

Mount Helen
Mount Henkel

Mount Henkel
Mount Henry (Montana)

Mount Henry
Mount James

Mount James
Mount Kipp

Mount Kipp
Mount Logan (Montana)

Mount Logan
Mount Merritt

Mount Merritt
Mount Morgan (Montana)

Mount Morgan
Mount Pablo

Mount Pablo
Mount Siyeh

Mount Siyeh
Mount Wilbur (Montana)

Mount Wilbur
Naoi Point

Naoi Point
Natoas Peak

Natoas Peak
Never Laughs Mountain

Never Laughs Mountain
Olson Mountain

Olson Mountain
Otokomi Mountain

Otokomi Mountain
Painted Tepee Peak

Painted Tepee Peak
Papoose (summit)

Papoose
Piegan Mountain

Piegan Mountain
Pollock Mountain

Pollock Mountain
Porcupine Ridge

Porcupine Ridge
Pyramid Peak (Montana)

Pyramid Peak
Red Blanket Butte

Red Blanket Butte
Red Buttes

Red Buttes
Red Eagle Mountain

Red Eagle Mountain
Red Mountain (Glacier County, Montana)

Red Mountain
Redhorn Peak

Redhorn Peak
Reynolds Mountain

Reynolds Mountain
Rimrock Butte

Rimrock Butte
Rising Wolf Mountain

Rising Wolf Mountain
Rocky Buttes

Rocky Buttes
Sarcee Mountain

Sarcee Mountain
Scenic Point

Scenic Point
Sentinel Mountain (Montana)

Sentinel Mountain
Seward Mountain (Montana)

Seward Mountain
Shaheeya Peak

Shaheeya Peak
Sherburne Peak

Sherburne Peak
Singleshot Mountain

Singleshot Mountain
Sinopah Mountain

Sinopah Mountain
Split Mountain (Glacier County, Montana)

Split Mountain
Spot Mountain

Spot Mountain
Square Butte (Glacier County, Montana)

Square Butte
Stoney Indian Peaks

Stoney Indian Peaks
Summit Mountain (Glacier National Park)

Summit Mountain
Swiftcurrent Mountain

Swiftcurrent Mountain
The Guardhouse

The Guardhouse
The Head (Glacier County, Montana)

The Head
Glacier National Park (U.S.)

The Sentinel
Thunderbird Mountain

Thunderbird Mountain
Twin Buttes (Glacier County, Montana)

Twin Buttes
Wahcheechee Mountain

Wahcheechee Mountain
West Flattop Mountain

West Flattop Mountain
White Calf Mountain

White Calf Mountain
Whitecrow Mountain (Montana)

Whitecrow Mountain
Wynn Mountain

Wynn Mountain
Yellow Mountain (Montana)

Yellow Mountain