Mount Custer

Mount Custer is a mountain summit in Glacier National Park standing at approximately 8,883 feet, defined by steep slopes and expansive views across the Livingston Range. The peak displays the characteristic rock formations and sparse alpine vegetation typical of this high-altitude terrain.

The mountain was named in honor of George Armstrong Custer, a 19th-century United States military officer. This naming reflects Custer's prominence in the early phase of American westward expansion.

The peak sits within the Glacier-Waterton International Peace Park, a shared protected area symbolizing cooperation between the United States and Canada for landscape preservation. Visitors experience a mountain environment that both nations jointly maintain and protect.

Climbing this peak requires permits from Glacier National Park and physical fitness for technical rock work on steep terrain. Visitors should expect variable mountain weather and minimal facilities on the mountain itself.

The northeast face holds the Herbst Glacier, one of many ice formations within the park that have been shrinking over recent decades. This visible transformation illustrates how climate change is reshaping the high alpine environment.

Location: Montana

GPS coordinates: 48.98025,-114.05819

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:40