Singleshot Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Singleshot Mountain |
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Singleshot Mountain high point at far left with Napi Rock at right
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,930 ft (2,420 m) |
| Prominence | 206 ft (63 m) |
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 Singleshot Mountain
Location in Montana
Singleshot Mountain
Location in the United States
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| Location | Glacier County, Montana, U.S. |
| Parent range | Lewis Range |
| Topo map | USGS Saint Mary MT |
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| First ascent | Unknown |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Singleshot Mountain is a cool peak found in Glacier National Park in the state of Montana, U.S.. It stands tall at about 7,930 feet (2,417 meters) high. You can easily spot this mountain from the nearby town of Saint Mary. It's part of the Lewis Range, which is a big group of mountains.
What's in a Name?
Singleshot Mountain got its unique name way back in 1885. A famous explorer named George Bird Grinnell was exploring the area. He was hunting for food and needed to get a Bighorn sheep. Grinnell was a really good shot! He used just one bullet from his rifle to get the sheep. Because he only needed a "single shot," the mountain was named after this event.
Mountain's Amazing Rocks
If you look closely at Singleshot Mountain, especially on its southeastern side, you'll see something amazing. The cliffs show off layers of rock from something called the Appekunny Formation. These are sedimentary layers, which means they were formed over millions of years from tiny bits of sand, mud, and other materials that settled and hardened. It's like looking at a giant history book made of stone! These layers tell us a lot about what the Earth was like a very long time ago.
