Record SL-824794 · Wikidata Q6800916
McDonald Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
2,983
m
9,787 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
47.3827° N,
113.9193° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMcDonald Peak, elevation 9,820 feet (2,993 m), is located in the U.S. state of Montana and is the highest peak in the Mission Mountains. McDonald Peak is situated within the Flathead Indian Reservation. The peak has the second greatest topographic prominence (after Crazy Peak) of all summits within Montana and is almost 80 miles (130 km) away from the next highest mountain in the state. McDonald Glacier is on the north slope of the peak. During the summer the summit and surrounding area are inhabited by grizzly bears for the purpose of feeding on insects. Consequently, in the interests of conservation and safety, the area is closed to hikers between July 15 and September 30.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West McDonald Peak | 2,861 m | W 253° | 0.5 km |
| Panoramic Peak | 2,562 m | SE 121° | 2.9 km |
| Glacier Peaks | 2,827 m | SE 148° | 3.0 km |
| Kakashe Mountain | 2,598 m | SW 213° | 4.2 km |
| Point Saint Charles | 2,539 m | E 112° | 4.4 km |
| Mount Shoemaker | 2,420 m | SE 138° | 4.5 km |