Mount Wilbur (Montana)

Mount Wilbur

Mount Wilbur rises in the west, beyond Swiftcurrent Lake
Highest point
Elevation 9,326 ft (2,843 m)[1]
Prominence 2,136 ft (651 m)[1]
Parent peak Mount Gould[1]
Listing Mountains in Glacier County, Montana
Coordinates 48°48′20″N 113°44′21″W / 48.80556°N 113.73917°W / 48.80556; -113.73917Coordinates: 48°48′20″N 113°44′21″W / 48.80556°N 113.73917°W / 48.80556; -113.73917[2]
Geography
Parent range Lewis Range
Topo map USGS Many Glacier, MT
Climbing
First ascent 1923 (Norman Clyde)[1]
Easiest route Climb, class 4

Mount Wilbur (9,326 feet (2,843 m)) is located in the Lewis Range, Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana.[3] Plainly visible from the region of Many Glacier, the peak rises over 4,500 feet (1,372 m) above Swiftcurrent Lake and is a steep pyramid on three sides. The west slopes of the peak join to ridges along the continental divide. Much of the climbing routes are rated at class 4 to 5, with some only used once. The sedimentary rock of the mountains makes for often poor anchoring points and enhances the difficulty.[4] A cirque on the north slopes of the mountain shelter Iceberg Lake, a popular hiking destination from Many Glacier.[5]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Mount Wilbur, Montana". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  2. "Mount Wilbur". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  3. Many Glacier, MT (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  4. "Mount Wilbur". SummitPost. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  5. "Day Hikes" (pdf). Plan Your Visit. National Park Service. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
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