- Missoula
- Montana
- USA
Date of Trek: Sunday, October 05, 2008
Quick Summary: A loop trail over Mt. Sentinel and down through Hellgate Canyon near Missoula.
| Distance | 5.3 mi / 8.6 km | Starting Elevation | 3304 ft / 1007 m |
| Lowest Elevation | 3222 ft / 982 m | Highest Elevation | 5141 ft / 1567 m |
Description
The trail starts at the “M” Trailhead on the University of Montana campus near the stadium. The trail climbs up the western slope of Mt. Sentinel past the concrete “M” landmark and continues up to the peak at 5140ft. The trail then winds down the backside of the mountain into Hellgate Canyon, eventually joining the Kim Williams Nature Trail along the Clark Fork River. Follow the Kim Williams Nature Trail back to the campus and trailhead parking.
What You Will See
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Where You Will Go
Details
| Has Facilities | no | Has Food Available | no |
| Facility Info | Food Types | ||
| Has Restrooms | yes | Has Drinking Water | yes |
| Restroom Type | seasonal | ||
| Hours | sunrise to sunset | Parking Spaces | 50+ |
| Fees | none | ||
| Trail Usage | foot travel only,hiking,snowshoeing | Pets Allowed | yes |
| Terrain | gravel,rocky/uneven,dirt | Pet Rules | On a leash |
| Foliage | deciduous,evergreen,prairie / grassland | Wildlife Possiblities | whitetail deer, mule deer |
