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Trail

Glacial Lake Missoula Strandlines public viewing places

Today, you can see these huge strandlines on hills surrounding Missoula, Montana, marking changes in lake level over time.

Listed under Hiking trails

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University of Montana building - Glacial Lake Missoula Strandlines on the mountain in the background
Photo from nps.gov

About this place

On Mount Sentinel, marked with an “M”, and Mount Jumbo, marked with an “L”, the strandlines are seen as horizontal lines in the vegetation or highlighted by snow in the winter. Public hiking trails switchback through the strandlines on Mount Sentinel and Mount Jumbo.

Practical information

Town
Missoula
Arrival
The Kim Williams Nature Trail is part of the Missoula City Parks and is accessed off of Van Buren Street and fifth Street in Missoula.
Dogs
Mount Sentinel: pick up and pack out dog waste. Leashes are required where posted on Mt. Sentinel, the M trail, and trail sections on the south face.
Use rules
Mount Jumbo north of the Saddle Road is closed to dogs and people from December 1 to April 30. Dogs are allowed off-leash under voice restraint from May 1 to November 30.

Activities

  • Hiking

Map

A map showing geographical features, islands, and visitor areas near a lake.
Map from nps.gov