Mission Mountains Wilderness, United States

Mission Mountains Wilderness Travel Guide

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Established: 1975 (49 years ago)Elevation: 7093 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°27'22"N, 113°51'50"W
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Mission Mountains Wilderness Top Attractions

Mission Mountains Wilderness Attractions - What to See and Explore

Mission Mountains Wilderness offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Sunrise Glacier, Mountaineer Glacier, Gray Wolf Glacier, Fissure Glacier. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Natural attraction • Natural feature

    Sunrise Glacier

    Sunrise Glacier is in the U.S. state of Montana. Sunrise Glacier is situated in the Mission Mountains at an elevation of 8,800 feet above sea level and is east of Mount Shoemaker. The glacier covers approximately 35 acres.

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    Natural attraction • Natural feature

    Mountaineer Glacier

    Mountaineer Glacier is in the U.S. state of Montana. The glacier is situated in the Mission Mountains at an elevation of 8,200 feet above sea level and is north of Mountaineer Peak. The glacier covers approximately 15 acres.

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    Natural attraction • Natural feature

    Gray Wolf Glacier

    Gray Wolf Glacier is located in the US state of Montana. The glacier is situated in the Mission Mountains at an elevation of 8,000 feet above sea level and is immediately northeast of Gray Wolf Peak. The glacier covers approximately 15 acres.

Day trips

Mission Mountains Wilderness – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Mission Mountains Wilderness, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Mount Jumbo (Missoula), Bluebird Building (Missoula), Wilma Theatre (Missoula).

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    Mountain

    Mount Jumbo, Missoula

    Mount Jumbo, also called Mount Loyola by some locals, is a mountain that overlooks the city of Missoula in the U.S. state of Montana. The mountain is northeast of the city's downtown and, in its majority, is publicly owned. In 1996, Jumbo was purchased from private landowners and protected from development.

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    Bridge

    Bluebird Building, Missoula

    The Bluebird Building, also known as the Higgins Block, at 220-224 N. Higgins Ave. in Missoula, Montana, was built in 1889 at cost of $125,000 and was modified later. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

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    Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater

    Wilma Theatre, Missoula

    The Wilma was built in 1921 by William "Billy" Simons and dedicated to his wife, light opera artist Edna Wilma. Designed by Norwegian architect Ole Bakke and his assistant H. E. Kirkemo, the steel-framed highrise features hallmarks of Sullivanesque architecture.

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    Mission, History museum, Church

    St. Ignatius Mission, St. Ignatius

    The St. Ignatius Mission is a landmark Roman Catholic mission founded at its present location, St. Ignatius, Montana, in 1854 by Father Pierre-Jean De Smet and Father Adrian Hoecken. The current mission church was built between 1891 and 1893, and listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

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    Island

    Wild Horse Island

    The island is home to a variety of wildlife, including the famous wild horses that roam freely across the landscape. Visitors can take a hike along one of the many scenic trails and catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

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Best Time To Visit Mission Mountains Wilderness

Learn when is the best time to travel to Mission Mountains Wilderness weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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The highest air temperature is in July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in July. Most of it rains in May and June.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Mission Mountains Wilderness?

The top attractions to visit in Mission Mountains Wilderness are:

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