Mount Vaught, Mountain summit in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States
Mount Vaught is a summit in the Livingston Range of Glacier National Park, Montana, reaching 8,854 feet (2,699 m). It stands just over 2 miles south-southwest of Heavens Peak. The peak lies in an alpine subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters and cool to warm summers.
Mount Vaught is named for Lawrence O. Vaught, a lawyer from Jacksonville, Illinois, who spent many summers in Glacier Park. He corresponded with George Bird Grinnell, the naturalist who named many features in the park and who gave this 8,854-foot peak its name. The mountain stands in the Livingston Range, just over 2 miles south-southwest of Heavens Peak.
Mount Vaught is named for Lawrence O. Vaught, a lawyer from Jacksonville, Illinois, who spent many summers in Glacier Park. He corresponded with George Bird Grinnell, the naturalist who named many features in the park, and the peak carries Vaught's name rather than an Indigenous one.
The hike to the summit is demanding and requires sturdy boots and weather-appropriate gear, as conditions can change rapidly. Starting early in the day and carrying plenty of water is essential, especially during warm periods.
Mount Vaught stands just over 2 miles (3.2 km) south-southwest of Heavens Peak, the nearest named summit in the Livingston Range. Its name honours Lawrence O. Vaught, a Jacksonville, Illinois lawyer who summered in Glacier Park and corresponded with George Bird Grinnell, the man who named many park features.
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