| Lone Mountain | |
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.jpg) Lone Mountain, seen from Big Sky, Montana | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 11,167 ft (3,404 m) |
| Prominence | 2,722 ft (830 m) |
| Coordinates | 45°16′41″N 111°27′01″W / 45.27806°N 111.45028°W / 45.27806; -111.45028 |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Madison County, Montana, U.S. |
| Parent range | Madison Range |
| Topo map(s) | USGS Lone Mountain, MT |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Laccolith |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scramble |
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. Lone Mountain is 16.63 mi (26.76 km) north of Koch Peak.
Geology
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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
Main article: Big Sky ResortThe east, north, and southern slopes of Lone Peak are occupied by Big Sky Resort.
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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