Ringing Rocks, Geological formation near Butte, Montana, US
The Ringing Rocks formation contains numerous boulders arranged in a clustered pattern across the mountainous terrain east of Butte, Montana.
These rocks were formed during geological processes approximately 200 million years ago, when diabase sills emerged in the region during the early Jurassic Period.
Local geologists and researchers study these rocks to understand the scientific mechanisms behind their ability to produce bell-like sounds when struck.
Visitors need a high-clearance vehicle to navigate the three-mile gravel road from Interstate 90 to reach the Ringing Rocks site.
Each boulder in the formation produces distinct musical notes when struck with a hammer, but loses this sound property when removed from its original location.
Location: Whitehall
Address: Whitehall, MT 59759, USA 59759 Whitehall 59759 Whitehall
Phone: +14065337600
Website: https://visitmt.com/listings/general/landmark/ringing-rocks-point-of-interest
GPS coordinates: 45.94384,-112.23898
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:39
Montana offers a range of landscapes from the peaks of Glacier National Park to the central plains. The state has several mountain routes including the Going-to-the-Sun Road and the Beartooth Highway, both exceeding 3,000 meters in elevation. Glacial lakes such as Flathead Lake and Lake McDonald stretch over miles, with geological formations revealing millions of years of natural history. The Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman holds significant dinosaur fossil collections. Montana's mining history is evident in the streets of Virginia City, a former territorial capital founded in 1863, where over 200 buildings from the 19th century are preserved. The Little Bighorn Battlefield commemorates the 1876 conflicts between the U.S. Army and Native American nations. To observe local wildlife, the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center houses bears and wolves in protected habitats. Hikers can take the 18-kilometer Highline Trail along the continental divide or walk to the Grinnell Glacier through alpine lakes in Glacier National Park.
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