Lone Mountain (Montana)
Lone Mountain (11,167 feet (3,404 m)) is in the Madison Range in the U.S. state of Montana. The summit is located in Lee Metcalf Wilderness within Gallatin and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests.[1][3] Lone Mountain is 16.63 mi (26.76 km) north of Koch Peak.[1]
| Lone Mountain | |
|---|---|
 Northeast aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 11,167 ft (3,404 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 2,722 ft (830 m)[1] |
| Coordinates | 45°16′41″N 111°27′01″W[2] |
| Geography | |
  Lone Mountain Location in Montana  Lone Mountain Location in the United States | |
| Location | Madison County, Montana, U.S. |
| Parent range | Madison Range |
| Topo map | USGS Lone Mountain, MT |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Laccolith |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scramble |
Geology
The mountain's rock is igneous in nature, but its magma did not reach the surface, so it is considered the laccolith rather than a true volcano.
Recreation
The east, north, and southern slopes of Lone Peak are occupied by Big Sky Resort.
Lone Mountain above Big Sky, Montana
Lone Mountain in winter
References
- "Lone Mountain, Montana". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- "Lone Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- Lone Mountain, MT (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved November 8, 2018.
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