Lone Mountain (Montana)

Lone Mountain (11,167 feet (3,404 m)) is in the Madison Range in the U.S. state of Montana. The summit is located in Lee Metcalf Wilderness within Gallatin and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests.[1][3] Lone Mountain is 16.63 mi (26.76 km) north of Koch Peak.[1]

Lone Mountain
Northeast aspect
Highest point
Elevation11,167 ft (3,404 m)[1]
Prominence2,722 ft (830 m)[1]
Coordinates45°16′41″N 111°27′01″W / 45.27806°N 111.45028°W / 45.27806; -111.45028[2]
Geography
Lone Mountain is located in Montana
Lone Mountain
Lone Mountain
Location in Montana
Lone Mountain is located in the United States
Lone Mountain
Lone Mountain
Location in the United States
LocationMadison County, Montana, U.S.
Parent rangeMadison Range
Topo map(s)USGS Lone Mountain, MT
Geology
Mountain typeLaccolith
Climbing
Easiest routeScramble

Geology

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The mountain's rock is igneous in nature, but its magma did not reach the surface, so it is considered the laccolith rather than a true volcano.

Recreation

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The east, north, and southern slopes of Lone Peak are occupied by Big Sky Resort.

 
Lone Mountain above Big Sky, Montana
 
Lone Mountain in winter

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Lone Mountain, Montana". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  2. ^ "Lone Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  3. ^ Lone Mountain, MT (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved November 8, 2018.