Granite Peak is Montana’s highest mountain and a popular destination in the Beartooth Range. This approach is up the south face. You should plan on 2 days and one night, a few ideal base camps are Elk Lake or Sky Top Lakes. The trailhead begins just north of Cooke City and passes by Lady of the Lake and a several other high mountain lakes. The trail heads east at the Broadwater River and up towards Elk Lake. Climbing up the face requires scrambling over enormous boulders and loose scree up the couloir. There is not too much exposure but early in the season it can be icy so a rope is recommended. Be careful of falling rocks while climbing up the couloir. Once at the top of the couloir climb right and make your way to the summit.