Absaroka Range
The Absaroka Range is a rugged mountain corridor across northern Wyoming and southwestern Montana, known for wild peaks, alpine basins, and proximity to Yellowstone and the Treasure State.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Rocky Mountains |
| Subregion | Northern Rockies |
| Country | United States |
| State | MontanaWyoming |
| County | Park CountyBig Horn CountyCarbon CountyStillwater CountySweet Grass CountyPark County |
| District | Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 47.3 |
| Longitude | -107 |
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7:15 PM LOCAL TIMEThe Absaroka Range is a high, remote mountain range that spans northern Wyoming and southwestern Montana, forming a natural spine from near Yellowstone National Park into the Great Plains. Characterized by glaciated peaks, treeline forests, and expansive _alpine basins, it offers opportunities for backcountry hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Key passes include Sunlight Pass and Beartooth Pass, connecting to routes that serve both long-distance travelers and local access. Rocky subranges such as the Stillwater and Clarks Fork valleys provide access points for trailheads and small communities; notable features include Quartz Lake, Copper Mountain and the corridor of the Clarks Fork_ of the Yellowstone. The range's rugged terrain and variable weather demand preparedness from anyone venturing into its higher elevations.
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