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Beartooth Plateau — Montana / Wyoming, USA

Beartooth Plateau

A 10,000-ft granite tableland scattered with alpine lakes between Cooke City and Red Lodge, just north of Yellowstone.

Where on earth

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Region
Montana / Wyoming, USA
Country
Worldwide
Biome
Alpine tundra (2,900–3,900 m)
Best season
July – September
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Climbing
  • Sea Kayaking
  • Beachcombing
  • Winter Camping
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Canoeing

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Alpine tundra (2,900–3,900 m)
  • Best season: July – September
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

A 10,000-ft granite tableland scattered with alpine lakes between Cooke City and Red Lodge, just north of Yellowstone.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: July – September

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Alpine tundra (2,900–3,900 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
Worldwide
Biome
Alpine tundra (2,900–3,900 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

Wildlife found around Beartooth Plateau

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Last verified: 1970-01-01