Longfellow Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Longfellow Peak |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,904 ft (2,714 m) |
| Prominence | 2,744 ft (836 m) |
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 Longfellow Peak
Location in Montana
Longfellow Peak
Location in the United States
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| Location | Flathead County, Montana, U.S. |
| Parent range | Livingston Range |
| Topo map | USGS Camas Ridge East, MT |
Longfellow Peak is a tall mountain in the Livingston Range. It stands proudly in Glacier National Park in Montana, a state in the United States. This peak reaches an impressive height of 8,904 feet (2,714 m)!
Right next to Longfellow Peak, you can spot a cool rock formation. It's called Paul Bunyans Cabin because it looks a lot like a log cabin from far away. If you look to the northeast of the peak, you'll find Lake Evangeline. And just a bit to the east, there's another beautiful spot called Ruger Lake.
Exploring Longfellow Peak's Climate
Longfellow Peak is located in a special kind of climate zone. It's called a subarctic climate. This means the weather here has some very distinct features.
What is a Subarctic Climate?
A subarctic climate is known for its long, very cold winters. Imagine temperatures dropping way below freezing! Sometimes, it can feel even colder because of the wind. This is called the wind chill factor. Temperatures can go below −10 °F, and with wind chill, it might feel like −30 °F or even colder.
The summers in a subarctic climate are quite different. They are usually short and can be cool or mild. This makes the area a challenging but beautiful place for plants and animals to live.
Images for kids
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South side of Longfellow Peak in 1913
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An aerial view of the southeast side of Longfellow Peak, around 1925
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Heavens Peak (on the left) and Longfellow Peak (on the right) as seen from the northeast.
