Mount Merritt
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| Mount Merritt | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 10,004 feet (3,049 m) |
| Location | Montana, USA |
| Range | Lewis Range |
| Prominence | 2,904 ft (885 m)[1] |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Merritt, Ahern Pass (MT) |
| First ascent | July 28, 1924/Norman Clyde |
| Easiest route | Northeast ridge |
Mount Merritt (10,004 ft / 3,049 m) is located in the Lewis Range in the U.S. state of Montana.[2] The peak is one of six in Glacier National Park over 10,000 ft (3,048 m). Located in the northeastern part of the park, Mount Merritt rises dramatically a vertical mile above nearby rivers. The approach to this remote peak involves a one way hike of 13 miles (21 km) to the summit base. Near the summit, the Old Sun Glacier hangs along the east ridge.[3]
[edit] Cited references
- ^ Mount Merritt, Montana. Peakbagger. Retrieved on 2007-09-09.
- ^ Mount Merritt, USGS Ahern Pass (MT) Topo Map (Map). Topozone (USGS Quads). Retrieved on 2007-09-09.
- ^ Mount Merritt. Summitpost. Retrieved on 2007-09-09.
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