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Mount Sentinel, originally known as "Mount Woody," [3] is a small mountain located immediately east of the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana. At a height of 1,958 feet and an elevation of 5,158 feet (1,572 m), Mount Sentinel also features the hillside letter "M", a large concrete structure 620 feet (189 m) up its western face. [4] History.
- 5,158 ft (1,572 m)
- USGS Southeast Missoula
- 118 ft (36 m)
- Sapphire Mountains
Jul 27, 2015 · Enjoy this 3.1-mile out-and-back trail near Missoula, Montana. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 53 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
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- Missoula, Montana, United States
Try this 6.1-mile loop trail near Missoula, Montana. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 48 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
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- Missoula, Montana, United States
Head out on this 3.0-mile loop trail near Missoula, Montana. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 53 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
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- Missoula, Montana, United States
The Mount Sentinel Trail leads you to the best view of the Missoula Valley and its surrounding canyons, stop at the “M” or muscle through to the summit, you won't be disappointed. 3/4 of a mile to the “M” or 1 and 3/4 mile to the summit. Steep, switch-backs with 620 ft elevation gain.
Mount Sentinel in Missoula is hard to miss when you're in town. Mount Sentinel sits over Missoula and the University with a 600 foot concrete "M" on it. The "M" on the west face of Mount Sentinel has been a Missoula landmark since 1908, when Forestry Club members forged a zigzag trail up the mountain and students carried up stones to shape the ...
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A local favorite, the short scramble up Mount Sentinel takes you, courtesy of 11 switchbacks, 620 feet above the valley floor in less than half a mile, giving you a bird's-eye view of the entire Missoula valley and surrounding mountains.
