Granite Peak (Montana) Mountain

Address: Granite Peak, Beartooth Range, Park County, Montana, USA

Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/

Granite Peak is the highest mountain in the U.S. state of Montana, with an elevation of 12,807 feet (3,904 metres). It is located in the Beartooth Range in south-central Montana.

The summit is sought by mountaineers as a technical high point rather than a simple hike - routes commonly involve class 3 to low-5th-class moves, glaciers or permanent snow patches on some approaches, and significant route finding. Climbs are most commonly attempted in mid-summer when snow conditions are more stable.

The peak sits within the rugged Beartooth alpine landscape and is approached through alpine valleys and cirques; access typically uses trailheads in the surrounding national forest and wilderness areas.

Nearest towns and trailheads are in the broader south-central Montana region; approaches often require a full day or more of travel into alpine terrain before the ascent.

• Elevation: At 12,807 feet (3,904 metres) it is the highest point in the U.S. state of Montana.
• Climbing notes: The peak is regarded as a technically challenging state high point, requiring route finding, scrambling and occasional roped climbing depending on conditions.

Granite Peak is accessed from trailheads in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. The most common approach begins near the Ashland and Beartooth Pass areas; consult Custer Gallatin National Forest for trail, permit and seasonal access details.

• Granite Peak is a technical climb requiring alpine experience; parties should be self-sufficient and prepared for route-finding on complex terrain.
• Check current route conditions with local guiding services and obtain necessary permits from Custer Gallatin National Forest.
• Summer is the climbing season - snow, loose rock and storms can still present objective hazards.