| Hilgard Peak | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 11,316 ft (3,449 m) [1] |
| Prominence | 4,063 ft (1,238 m) [1] |
| Location | |
| Location | Madison County, Montana, USA |
| Range | Madison Range |
| Topo map | USGS Hilgard Peak, MT |
Hilgard Peak is the tallest mountain in the Madison Range in the U.S. state of Montana. The summit is located in a remote section of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.[2] The peak was first climbed in 1948.[3] The peak was named for E. W. Hilgard, a geology professor who served on the Hayden Expedition during its exploration of the Yellowstone area.[4]