Sacagawea Peak facts for kids
This page is about a mountain in Montana, USA. For the mountain in Oregon, USA, see Sacajawea Peak.
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Sacagawea Peak viewed from the south-east.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,654 ft (2,943 m) |
| Prominence | 3,930 ft (1,200 m) |
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 Sacagawea Peak
Location in Montana
Sacagawea Peak
Location in the United States
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| Location | Gallatin County, Montana, U.S. |
| Parent range | Bridger Range |
| Topo map | USGS Sacagawea Peak |
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| Easiest route | Hike |
Sacagawea Peak is the highest mountain in the Bridger Range in south-western Montana. The peak is named for Sacagawea, a Lemhi Shoshone woman that accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Recreation
The mountain is a popular hiking destination. The main trailhead starts at 7,788 feet and climbs 1,800 feet reaching the summit in 2 miles. The mountain holds snow in chutes through the early summer and local skiers often ski there through August.
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