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Mountain Range
hard
Galton Range
Montana
Elevation Range
4,500 ft - 9,196 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
48.9642, -114.9401
About Galton Range
The Galton Range is a rugged mountain range located in northwestern Montana, near the border with Idaho. This remote and sparsely populated range is characterized by steep, heavily forested slopes, punctuated by craggy granite peaks and alpine lakes. The terrain is challenging, with deep glacial valleys, steep-walled cirques, and numerous talus fields. Wildlife in the Galton Range includes grizzly bears, wolverines, mountain goats, and a variety of bird species.
Notable Peaks
Mount Galton
9,196 ft
Red Mountain
8,932 ft
Mount Wilbur
8,756 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
mountaineering
Best Seasons
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Eureka, MT
Libby, MT
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.