The Guardhouse facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Guardhouse
The Guardhouse in upper left corner
Highest point
Elevation	9,341 ft (2,847 m) NAVD 88
Prominence	2,777 ft (846 m)
Geography
The Guardhouse Location in Montana Show map of Montana The Guardhouse Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Location	Flathead County, Montana, Glacier County, Montana, U.S.
Parent range	Livingston Range
Topo map	USGS Mount Carter, MT
Climbing
First ascent	Unknown
Easiest route	class 3

The Guardhouse is a tall mountain located in Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. It stands at about 9,341 feet (2,847 meters) high. This mountain is part of the Livingston Range and sits right on the Continental Divide.

About The Guardhouse

The Guardhouse is a well-known peak within Glacier National Park. It's a significant landmark in the park's beautiful landscape. The mountain is named "The Guardhouse" because it looks like a tall, watchful structure.

Where is The Guardhouse?

This mountain is found in the northwestern part of Montana, USA. It's located across two counties: Flathead County, Montana and Glacier County, Montana. The Guardhouse is a key part of the Livingston Range, which is a long chain of mountains. This range stretches through the northern part of Glacier National Park.

How Tall is The Guardhouse?

The Guardhouse reaches an elevation of 9,341 feet (2,847 meters) above sea level. This makes it one of the higher peaks in the Livingston Range. Its "prominence" is 2,777 feet. Prominence tells us how much a mountain stands out from the land around it. It shows how much higher it is than the lowest point connecting it to a taller peak.

What is the Continental Divide?

The Guardhouse is special because it's located on the Continental Divide. This is like a giant imaginary line that runs through North and South America. It separates the continent's major river systems. If rain or snow falls on one side of the Divide, the water will eventually flow towards the Atlantic Ocean. If it falls on the other side, the water will flow towards the Pacific Ocean. It's like a natural split for all the water on the continent!