Little Matterhorn (Montana)
| Little Matterhorn | |
|---|---|
Little Matterhorn, west aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,886 ft (2,404 m) |
| Prominence | 526 ft (160 m) |
| Coordinates | 48°38′08″N 113°47′07″W / 48.635511°N 113.785185°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Glacier National Park Flathead County, Montana, U.S. |
| Parent range | Lewis Range |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Cannon |
| Geology | |
| Rock type | Sedimentary rock |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | West face class 4 |
Little 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.