Bearhead Mountain (8,406 feet (2,562 m)) is located in the Lewis Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana.[3] The mountain is named for kyáiyótokan, a Piegan warrior known for his war against the dreaded Assiniboine White Dog. kyáiyótokan was also a survivor of the Marias Massacre and the brother of Chief Heavy Runner a confidant of Glacier author James Willard Schultz.[4]

Bearhead Mountain
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Highest point
Elevation	8,406 ft (2,562 m)[1]
Prominence	881 ft (269 m)[1]
Coordinates	48°25′27″N 113°21′21″W[2]
Geography
Location	Flathead County, Montana, Glacier County, Montana, U.S.
Parent range	Lewis Range
Topo map	USGS Dancing Lady Mountain
Climbing
First ascent	Unknown
Easiest route	class 3/4

See also

• Mountains and mountain ranges of Glacier National Park (U.S.)

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