Dome Mountain

Dome Mountain is a summit in the Gallatin Range rising to about 9,903 feet with steep flanks and exposed rock at its peak. The bare stone at the top shows clear evidence of weathering and the forces that shaped this landscape.

The mountain became protected as part of Yellowstone lands in 1872, which halted resource extraction and development on its slopes. This early conservation decision shaped how the peak has evolved and been experienced ever since.

Native peoples viewed this location as a key place to watch how animals moved across the landscape with the seasons. Today, visitors walk these slopes with the same awareness of the region's living rhythms.

Access via Forest Service Road 226 requires high clearance vehicles, and wet ground can make the route impassable. Plan your visit for dry weather when the road conditions are most favorable for driving.

The peak's specific location creates unusual weather patterns that support rare alpine plants and animals found nowhere else nearby. These species form a small living island that observant hikers may notice as they climb.

Location: Wyoming

GPS coordinates: 44.83938,-110.84077

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:46