Mount Pinchot, Mountain summit in Glacier National Park, Montana
Mount Pinchot rises to 2,838 meters in elevation within the Lewis Range, featuring distinct limestone formations and four primary climbing ridges.
The United States Geographic Board officially designated this peak in 1929 to honor Gifford Pinchot, the first Chief of the United States Forest Service.
The mountain serves as a research location for scientists studying alpine ecosystems and monitoring environmental changes in high-altitude environments.
Access to Mount Pinchot requires a wilderness permit, with climbing routes available through Armstrong Canyon, Taboose Pass, and Sawmill Pass trails.
The mountain sits less than 2.4 kilometers southeast of Mount Stimson, with Beaver Woman Lake nestled near its southeastern slope.
Location: Montana
Elevation above the sea: 2,838 m
GPS coordinates: 48.49552,-113.59511
Latest update: March 17, 2025 21:06
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