Record SL-823399 · Wikidata Q49045128
Little Matterhorn
No list classifications
Elevation
2,320
m
7,612 ft
Prominence
160 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
48.6361° N,
113.7846° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaLittle Matterhorn is a 7,886-foot (2,404 meter) elevation mountain summit located in the Lewis Range, of Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. The nearest higher peak is Edwards Mountain, 0.9 miles (1.4 km) to the south. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into creeks which empty into Lake McDonald. Based on the Köppen climate classification, Little Matterhorn has an alpine climate characterized by long, usually very cold winters, and short, cool to mild summers. Winter temperatures can drop below −10 °F with wind chill factors below −30 °F.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Mountain | 2,747 m | S 185° | 1.5 km |
| Mount Brown | 2,610 m | W 276° | 2.5 km |
| Gunsight Mountain | 2,821 m | SE 129° | 3.0 km |
| Bearhat Mountain | 2,644 m | NE 24° | 3.8 km |
| Lincoln Peak | 2,207 m | S 179° | 4.4 km |
| Fusillade Mountain | 2,620 m | E 84° | 4.6 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where's Jack? | Little Matterhorn, The | 5b | 41 m |
| Put Me on a Pedestal | Smash 'N' Grab Slab, The | 5a | 8.4 km |
| North Face of Heavy Runner | Heavy Runner | 5a | 8.7 km |