Parke Peak (9,043 feet (2,756 m)) is located in the Livingston Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana.[3] Harris Glacier is immediately northeast of Parke Peak. The mountain is named for John G. Parke (1827–1900), of the International Boundary Survey.[4]

Parke Peak
Southwest aspect (centered)
Highest point
Elevation	9,043 ft (2,756 m)[1]
Prominence	638 ft (194 m)[1]
Coordinates	48°56′44″N 114°14′21″W[2]
Naming
Etymology	John Parke
Geography
Parke Peak Location in Montana Show map of Montana Parke Peak Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Location	Flathead County, Montana, U.S.
Parent range	Livingston Range
Topo map	USGS Kintla Peak, MT
Climbing
Easiest route	class 3

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, the peak is located in an alpine subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool to warm summers.[5] Temperatures can drop below −10 °F with wind chill factors below −30 °F.

See also

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

References

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