Boulder Mountains
Montana
Elevation Range
6,500 ft - 11,201 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
46.3385, -112.2913
About Boulder Mountains
The Boulder Mountains are a remote and rugged mountain range located in southwestern Montana. Spanning over 30 miles, the range is characterized by steep, jagged peaks, deep glacial valleys, and alpine meadows. The terrain is challenging, with significant elevation gain and exposed rocky sections. The mountains were shaped by glacial activity during the last ice age, leaving behind dramatic cirques, arêtes, and U-shaped valleys. Forests of pine, fir, and aspen cover the lower slopes, transitioning to alpine tundra near the summits.
Notable Peaks
Stucky Ridge
10,508 ft
Castle Mountain
10,778 ft
Sacagawea Peak
11,201 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.