Mount Siyeh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Siyeh |
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Cracker Peak and Mount Siyeh as viewed from the "Skyline Experience"
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 10,019 ft (3,054 m) |
| Prominence | 3,106 ft (947 m) |
| Parent peak | Mount Cleveland |
| Listing | Mountains in Glacier County, Montana |
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 Mount Siyeh
Location in Montana
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| Parent range | Lewis Range |
| Topo map | USGS Logan Pass, MT |
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| First ascent | 1924 (Norman Clyde) |
Mount Siyeh is a towering mountain located in Glacier National Park in Montana, United States. It stands at an impressive height of 10,019 feet (3,054 m). This makes it the fifth tallest peak in the park. It is also one of only six mountains in Glacier National Park that are over 10,000 feet (3,048 m) tall!
Mount Siyeh got its name from a Blackfeet Indian named Sai-yeh. His name means "Crazy Dog" or "Mad Wolf." This name connects the mountain to the rich history of the native people of the area.
Location and Geography
Mount Siyeh is found about two miles east of the Continental Divide. The Continental Divide is like a giant line that runs through the Americas. It separates the rivers and streams that flow to the Pacific Ocean from those that flow to the Atlantic Ocean (or the Arctic Ocean).
The mountain is part of the watershed of the Saint Mary River. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into one main river or lake. The Saint Mary River eventually flows into the Saskatchewan River. From there, its waters travel all the way to Hudson Bay in Canada.
Climbing Mount Siyeh
Mount Siyeh is known for being fairly easy to climb compared to some other tall peaks. There are several ways to reach its summit. One way is a long climb over loose rocks from an area called Preston Park. Another path starts from Piegan Pass and goes past Cataract Mountain.
One exciting way to reach the top is a long hiking and climbing adventure called the "Skyline Experience." This route begins at the Many Glacier Hotel. It involves a 5.5 miles (9 km) walk along a mountain ridge. Along the way, climbers pass over the tops of other mountains like Wynn Mountain (8,404 feet (2,562 m)) and Cracker Peak (9,833 feet (2,997 m)). Finally, they reach the summit of Mount Siyeh.
Images for kids
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Mount Siyeh from Siyeh Bend along Going-to-the-Sun Road
