Cabinet Mountains Wilderness
Cabinet Mountains Wilderness is a rugged, high-elevation landscape in northwest Montana known for jagged peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and remote alpine valleys.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Pacific Northwest |
| Subregion | Northern Rockies |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Lincoln County |
| District | Cabinet-Yaak |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 48.2667 |
| Longitude | -115.25 |
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7:13 PM LOCAL TIMENestled along the U.S.-Canada border, Cabinet Mountains Wilderness presents steep summits, glacial cirques, and isolated forested basins. The range reaches over 3,300 meters at Mount Bear and is transected by numerous alpine streams feeding into the Kootenai and Clark Fork rivers. Access is often via rugged cross-country routes and limited trailheads, rewarding visitors with pristine lakes, steep climbs, and minimal development. Expect a landscape shaped by glaciers, granite spires, and quiet hardwood and conifer forests — ideal for multi-day backpacking and solitude.
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