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Granite Peak, at an elevation of 12,807 feet (3,904 m) above sea level, [1] is the highest natural point in the U.S. state of Montana, and the tenth-highest state high point in the nation. [3] It lies within the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness in Park County , very near the borders of Stillwater County and Carbon County .
From Logan Pass along the Going-to-the-Sun Road, the chalet is a moderate 7.6 miles (12.2 km) hike along the famed Crown of the Continent Highline Trail, usually referred to simply as the Highline Trail. Much of the trail passes through the scenic Garden Wall section of the park, immediately west and parallel to the Continental Divide. The ...
Granite Peak is a 6,729-foot (2,051 m) elevation summit located 16 mi (26 km) northeast of Palmer in the southern Talkeetna Mountains of the U.S. state of Alaska. This landmark of the Matanuska Valley is set midway between Palmer and Chickaloon , with the Glenn Highway traversing the southern base of this mountain.
Rib Mountain State Park is a 1,528-acre (618 ha) Wisconsin state park near the city of Wausau.The park includes a ski resort, Granite Peak Ski Area, concession stand, picnic areas, a reservable amphitheater, a former quarry, observation tower, and 15.1 miles of trails.
The trail becomes unmaintained after 4.2 miles (6.8 km) however from that point many climbers continue to the Lower Saddle between Middle and Grand Teton, from which most climbs to the summits of either peak is commenced. [3] [13] Granite Canyon Trail [14] is 8.2 miles (13.2 km) long and begins at the Granite Canyon trailhead on the Moose ...
Granite Mountain seen from Mount Catherine. Granite Mountain is a tall peak in the Cascade Range in King County, Washington 16 miles (26 km) east of North Bend. [2] A fire lookout on the summit can be reached by trail. [3] The fire lookout was first constructed in 1924 and was then rebuilt 31 years later.
Rock climbing opportunities are excellent on vast granite slabs and peaks. [citation needed] Historic gold mining structures and relics add interest for visitors in various parts of the wilderness. Gold panning continues to be good for the experienced amateur. Granite Peak is a good destination for views as well as Silligo peak, on the Four ...
While not of great absolute elevation (the mountain is more than 2,300 ft (700 m) lower than Granite Peak, the highest peak in Montana), Mount Cleveland is notable for its large, steep rise above local terrain. For example, its west flank rises over 5,500 ft (1,700 m) in less than 2 mi (3.2 km); the northwest face, the steepest on the mountain ...