Elkhorn Mountains

The Elkhorn Mountains are a rugged mountain range located in southwestern Montana. This range is part of the Rocky Mountain system and features a diverse terrain, including alpine meadows, glacial cirques, and heavily forested slopes. The Elkhorn Mountains are known for their abundance of wildlife, including elk, bighorn sheep, and grizzly bears. The range is predominantly composed of ancient metamorphic and igneous rock, with some sedimentary layers exposed in the higher elevations.