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Kintla Peak
Last Updated: December 2025
Type
Geological Formation
Accessibility
Strenuous backcountry hike; not wheelchair-accessible
Best Season
Late June through September
Busiest Season
Summer (July–August)
Features
Pyramidal peak; glacier-sculpted ridges; Agassiz Glacier; Kintla Lake; Belt Supergroup granite; Mesoproterozoic rock
Elevation
10,106 ft
Overview
About This Attraction
From the trailhead, Kintla Peak cuts a jagged alpine silhouette above Kintla Lake; its broad glacially sculpted ridges frame a glassy, alpine basin. The scene hints at a glacier-driven history and a granite spine that pre-dates the ice. This is ice at work—the peak stands as a textbook glacial landform born from rock and ice over deep time.
Quick Facts
Type
Geological Formation
Elevation
10,106 ft
Access
Strenuous backcountry hike; not wheelchair-accessible
Main Features
Pyramidal peak; glacier-sculpted ridges; Agassiz Glacier; Kintla Lake; Belt Supergroup granite; Mesoproterozoic rock
What You'll See
Expansive alpine terrain; glacier-sculpted ridges; views of Agassiz Glacier and Kintla Lake; Livingston Range
What Makes It Special
Tallest in the Livingston Range; third-tallest in Glacier NP; northernmost land above 10,000 ft in the continental U.S.; ancient Belt Supergroup granite spine
Best Time to Visit
Late June–September; golden-hour light on the alpine silhouette; avoid midday glare at high elevations.
Safety Considerations
Gravity hazards at exposed edges; rockfall risk on steep terrain; hypothermia risk in alpine weather; bears present; snow/crevasses can be hidden; no safety barriers; carry bear spray and know how to use it; map and compass required
Visitor Tips
- Start early; the base hike is ~15 miles one-way.
- Dress in layers, bring ample water and calories, and carry bear spray with map, compass, and GPS.
- Parking at Kintla Lake Campground trailhead is limited; trailers discouraged by rough access road.
- In shoulder seasons, snowfields and crevasses may persist; crampons/ice axes may be needed.
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