Record SL-823214 · Wikidata Q38251289
Dusty Star Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
2,434
m
7,986 ft
Prominence
573 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
48.6508° N,
113.6346° W
Grid ref
—
Description
WikipediaDusty Star Mountain (8,573 feet [2,613 m]) is located in the Lewis Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. Connected by an arête to Citadel Mountain to the south, Dusty Star Mountain lies to the south and across the Saint Mary Valley from Going-to-the-Sun Mountain. Dusty Star Mountain is easily seen from the Going-to-the-Sun Road, and often photographed by tourists taking pictures of Wild Goose Island which lies in the western section of Saint Mary Lake. The Blackfoot name for Dusty Star is iszika-kakatosi meaning "meteor" or "smoking star".
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Mountain | 2,741 m | SW 216° | 2.6 km |
| Little Chief Mountain | 2,867 m | E 103° | 3.0 km |
| Almost-a-Dog Mountain | 2,719 m | S 160° | 3.3 km |
| Going-to-the-Sun Mountain | 2,939 m | N 358° | 4.5 km |
| Mahtotopa Mountain | 2,621 m | E 89° | 4.8 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Face of Heavy Runner | Heavy Runner | 5a | 7.2 km |
| The Trough | Pollock Mountain | 5a | 9.0 km |
| The Eagle's Claw | Pollock Mountain | 5c | 9.0 km |
| Quadra-Fecta | Pollock Mountain | 1 | 9.0 km |
| Put Me on a Pedestal | Smash 'N' Grab Slab, The | 5a | 9.5 km |