Granite Peak
Granite Peak, peak in the Beartooth Range, Montana, U.S., the highest point (12,799 feet [3,901 metres]) in the state. Granite Peak is situated northeast of Yellowstone National Park and about 10 miles (16 km) north of the Montana-Wyoming border in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, an area of high passes, lakes, and early mining camps, known for its hunting, fishing, and winter sports.
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Article Title:
Granite Peak
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
10 December 2021
Access Date:
November 14, 2026