Mount Cleveland

Montana Class 3+ Lewis Range
Mount Cleveland summit landscape
Rank 50

Elevation landscape

10,479 ft

Prominence height

5,226 ft

Difficulty signal_cellular_alt

Class 3+

Est. Time schedule

2–3 days

Distance route

~40–50 miles round-trip

Vert Gain trending_up

~5,450–6,950 ft

Mount Cleveland (Lewis Range) is most commonly climbed via the West Face. Rated 8/10 difficulty, the standard ascent typically takes 3 days, covering roughly 45 miles with 6,200 feet of vertical gain. The summit stands at 10,479 ft with 5,226 ft of clean prominence — among the most topographically significant peaks in the lower 48.

Recommended Route

West Face

Permits & Camping

Climbing Permits

No special climbing permit is required for Mount Cleveland, though wilderness or park entry fees may apply. Peak season runs July-September.

Season & Access

Year-round (Glacier NP backcountry permit)

Safety Information

Technical Requirements

  • Altitude Acclimatization
  • Alpine Start

Known Hazards

  • Altitude Sickness
  • Hypothermia
  • Bears & Wildlife
  • Extreme Wind & Weather

Data source: PeakList.org (elevation, prominence); PeakBagger/SummitPost (route, class, hazards, permits)

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