Beartooth Mountains, Mountain range at Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Montana and Wyoming, United States.
The Beartooth Mountains are a granite range spanning Montana and Wyoming, marked by high peaks and alpine lakes scattered throughout the backcountry. The terrain includes plateaus and valleys that attract hikers and outdoor explorers year-round.
The Crow nation traditionally hunted in the valleys before the mountains were formally explored by American expeditions in the mid-1800s. Mining operations later brought settlers seeking minerals and metals from the earth.
The region produced 65,000 ounces of gold between 1900 and 1955, along with silver, copper, zinc, and lead through the New World Mining District.
A mountain pass connecting the two states offers the best access during warmer months from late spring through early fall. Winter conditions close many routes, so plan your visit according to seasonal openings and weather.
The granite here ranks among the oldest rock in North America, formed during Earth's earliest geological periods. This ancient foundation gives the mountains a story reaching back billions of years.
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