Pollock Mountain facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pollock Mountain
Pollock Mountain above the Garden Wall
Highest point
Elevation	9,195 ft (2,803 m)
Prominence	550 ft (170 m)
Geography
Pollock Mountain Location in Montana Show map of Montana Pollock Mountain Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Location	Flathead County, Montana, Glacier County, Montana, U.S.
Parent range	Lewis Range
Topo map	USGS Logan Pass, MT

Pollock Mountain is a tall mountain in the Lewis Range. It stands at 9,195 feet (2,803 m) high. This impressive peak is found inside Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana.

Pollock Mountain is special because it sits right on the Continental Divide. It is also part of a famous ridge called the Garden Wall. The mountain is about .6 miles (0.97 km) south of another peak, Bishops Cap.

Pollock Mountain: A Giant in Glacier National Park

Pollock Mountain is a notable peak within the beautiful Glacier National Park. This park is known for its amazing mountains, forests, and lakes. The mountain is part of the Lewis Range, which is a long chain of mountains.

Where is Pollock Mountain?

Pollock Mountain is located in the northwestern part of Montana, a state in the U.S.. It is found where Flathead County, Montana and Glacier County, Montana meet. Its exact spot is marked by its coordinates: 48 degrees 43 minutes 01 second North and 113 degrees 42 minutes 09 seconds West.

What Makes Pollock Mountain Special?

Pollock Mountain has a few unique features that make it stand out.

The Continental Divide

One of the most important things about Pollock Mountain is that it is on the Continental Divide. Imagine a giant roof running across North America. Rainwater that falls on one side of this "roof" flows to the Pacific Ocean. Water that falls on the other side flows to the Atlantic Ocean or the Arctic Ocean. Pollock Mountain helps mark this important dividing line.

The Garden Wall

Pollock Mountain is also part of a famous ridge called the Garden Wall. This is a very steep and narrow part of the Continental Divide. It looks like a giant natural wall. Many people enjoy hiking near the Garden Wall because of its stunning views. Pollock Mountain is one of the peaks that make up this incredible natural feature.

Nearby Peaks

Just a short distance away, about .6 miles (0.97 km) to the south, is another mountain called Bishops Cap. These peaks are all part of the same grand mountain landscape in Glacier National Park.

Images for kids

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  South aspect seen from Going-to-the-Sun Road at Lunch Creek