| Northern Bitterroot Range | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Rhodes Peak |
| Elevation | 7,930 ft (2,420 m) |
| Coordinates | 46°40′29.26″N 114°47′0.63″W / 46.6747944°N 114.7835083°W / 46.6747944; -114.7835083Coordinates: 46°40′29.26″N 114°47′0.63″W / 46.6747944°N 114.7835083°W / 46.6747944; -114.7835083 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 66 mi (106 km) N/S |
| Width | 88 mi (142 km) E/W |
| Area | 1,869 sq mi (4,840 km2) |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| States/Provinces | Montana and Idaho |
The Northern Bitterroot Range is the northernmost and shortest subrange of the Bitterroot Mountains. The Northern Bitterroots encompass 1,869 square miles (4,841 km²) and its two tallest peaks are the 7,930 foot (2,417 m) Rhodes Peak and the 7,770 foot (2,368 m) Quartz Benchmark.
The Northern Bitterroots also contain a smaller subrange, the Grave Creek Range. The Grave Creek Range is 262 square miles (679 km²) in area and its highest peak is the 7,270 foot (2,216 m) Petty Mountain.
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