Walton Mountain facts for kids
For the mountain in New York, see Walton Mountain (New York). For the mountains in Antarctica, see Walton Mountains.
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 Walton Mountain
Location in Montana
Walton Mountain
Location in the United States
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,931 ft (2,722 m) |
| Prominence | 766 ft (233 m) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Flathead County, Montana, U.S. |
| Parent range | Lewis Range |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Jackson, MT |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1974 (Jensen, Lorenz, Shreve, Phil Smith) |
Walton Mountain is a tall peak located in the Lewis Range of Glacier National Park. This park is found in the U.S. state of Montana. The mountain stands at about 8,931 feet (2,722 meters) high.
On the east and northeast sides of Walton Mountain, you can find two unnamed hanging glaciers. These are masses of ice that cling to the mountain slopes. Another mountain, Mount Jackson, is nearby. It is about 1.8 miles (2.9 kilometers) to the north-northeast of Walton Mountain.
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