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Montana's Highest Point, Granite Peak

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Granite Peak Trail

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Popular and challenging route to Montana's highest point, Granite Peak.
22.6
mi
Distance
8,163
ft
Gain
extreme
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
22.61mi
Distance
8,163ft
Elevation Gain
8,163ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
12,792ft
High Point
6,571ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Start at Mystic Lake Trailhead and begin a gradual uphill trail to Mystic Lake. Once here you'll take a left uphill a moderately steep climb to Frozen to Death Plateau. This area is frequently use to camp to attempt the summit next day. Traverse across this plateau approaching Tempest Mountain. Descend down to the saddle to scope out the last 200 feet of elevation gain. This section is very tricky and some people bring ropes to climb it. Proceed with extreme caution. The summit should be at the top of this tricky climbing section. Descend all the way back down the same way you came up.

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