McDonald Peak

McDonald Peak, elevation 9,820 feet (2,993 m), is located in the U.S. state of Montana and is the highest peak in the Mission Mountains.^[1][3] McDonald Peak is situated within the Flathead Indian Reservation. The peak has the second greatest topographic prominence (after Crazy Peak) of all summits within Montana and is almost 80 miles (130 km) away from the next highest mountain in the state.^[1][4] McDonald Glacier is on the north slope of the peak.

McDonald Peak
McDonald Peak, highest in the Mission Mountains
Highest point
Elevation	9,824 ft (2,994 m)[1]
Prominence	5,640 ft (1,720 m)[1]
Listing	US most prominent peaks 83rd
Coordinates	47°22′58″N 113°55′09″W[2]
Geography
McDonald Peak Location in Montana Show map of Montana McDonald Peak Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Location	Lake County, Montana, U.S.
Parent range	Mission Mountains
Topo map(s)	USGS Mount Calowahcan, MT

During the summer the summit and surrounding area are inhabited by grizzly bears for the purpose of feeding on insects. Consequently, in the interests of conservation and safety, the area is closed to hikers between July 15 and September 30.^[5]

Climate

Climate data for McDonald Peak 47.3863 N, 113.9171 W, Elevation: 9,160 ft (2,792 m) (1991–2020 normals)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	22.9 (−5.1)	22.6 (−5.2)	26.6 (−3.0)	32.2 (0.1)	41.4 (5.2)	49.1 (9.5)	60.3 (15.7)	60.5 (15.8)	51.7 (10.9)	38.0 (3.3)	26.7 (−2.9)	21.6 (−5.8)	37.8 (3.2)
Daily mean °F (°C)	16.0 (−8.9)	14.4 (−9.8)	17.5 (−8.1)	22.4 (−5.3)	31.0 (−0.6)	38.2 (3.4)	48.0 (8.9)	48.1 (8.9)	40.0 (4.4)	28.8 (−1.8)	20.1 (−6.6)	15.2 (−9.3)	28.3 (−2.1)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	9.2 (−12.7)	6.3 (−14.3)	8.3 (−13.2)	12.6 (−10.8)	20.5 (−6.4)	27.2 (−2.7)	35.8 (2.1)	35.7 (2.1)	28.3 (−2.1)	19.7 (−6.8)	13.5 (−10.3)	8.7 (−12.9)	18.8 (−7.3)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	8.94 (227)	7.05 (179)	7.73 (196)	6.69 (170)	6.18 (157)	6.01 (153)	1.83 (46)	1.88 (48)	3.43 (87)	5.42 (138)	7.88 (200)	8.46 (215)	71.5 (1,816)
Source: PRISM Climate Group[6]

See also

• List of mountain peaks of North America
  • List of mountain peaks of the United States
    • List of Ultras of the United States

West aspect of McDonald Peak, left of center