Sacagawea Peak (Bridger Range, Montana)

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Sacagawea Peak
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Sacagawea Peak viewed from the south-east.
Highest point
Elevation 9,654 ft (2,943 m) [1]
Prominence 3,930 ft (1,200 m) [1]
Coordinates 45°53′45″N110°58′7″W / 45.89583°N 110.96861°W / 45.89583; -110.96861 [2]
Geography
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Sacagawea Peak
Location in Montana
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Sacagawea Peak
Location in the United States
Location Gallatin County, Montana, U.S.
Parent range Bridger Range
Topo map USGS Sacagawea Peak
Climbing
Easiest route Hike

Sacagawea Peak is the highest mountain in the Bridger Range in south-western Montana. [3] The peak is named for Sacagawea, a Lemhi Shoshone woman that accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Recreation

The mountain is a popular hiking destination. The main trailhead starts at 7,788 feet and climbs 1,800 feet reaching the summit in 2 miles. [4] The mountain holds snow in chutes through the early summer and local skiers often ski there through August.

References

  1. 1 2 "Sacagawea Peak, Montana". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  2. "Sacagawea Peak". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  3. Writer, Story and Photography by Allison Goebel Chronicle Staff. "The great adventure to The Great One". Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  4. "Sacagawea Peak Hiking Trail, Bozeman, Montana". hikingproject.com.