Mount Wilbur (Montana) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Wilbur |
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East face of Mount Wilbur
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,326 ft (2,843 m) |
| Prominence | 2,136 ft (651 m) |
| Parent peak | Mount Gould |
| Listing | Mountains in Glacier County, Montana |
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 Mount Wilbur
Location in Montana
Mount Wilbur
Location in the United States
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| Location | Glacier County, Montana, U.S. |
| Parent range | Lewis Range |
| Topo map | USGS Many Glacier, MT |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1923 (Norman Clyde) |
| Easiest route | Climb, class 4 |
Mount Wilbur is a tall and impressive mountain located in Glacier National Park, Montana, in the U.S.. It stands at 9,326 feet (2,843 meters) high. You can easily see this mountain from the Many Glacier area of the park. It rises more than 4,500 feet (1,372 meters) above Swiftcurrent Lake, looking like a steep pyramid from three sides.
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Where is Mount Wilbur?
Mount Wilbur is part of the Lewis Range, a mountain range within Glacier National Park. This park is famous for its beautiful lakes, forests, and mountains. The western slopes of Mount Wilbur connect to ridges that are part of the Continental Divide. This is a special line that separates rivers flowing to the Atlantic Ocean from those flowing to the Pacific Ocean.
What Makes it Special?
Mount Wilbur is known for its unique shape, which looks like a steep pyramid. The rocks that make up the mountain are sedimentary. This means they formed from layers of sand, mud, and other materials over millions of years.
On the north side of the mountain, there is a bowl-shaped area called a cirque. This cirque shelters Iceberg Lake, which is a very popular place for hikers to visit. You can reach Iceberg Lake from the Many Glacier area.
Climbing Mount Wilbur
Climbing Mount Wilbur can be quite challenging. Many of the climbing paths are rated as class 4 to 5. This means they involve difficult rock climbing where ropes and special gear are often needed. The sedimentary rock of the mountain can sometimes make it hard to find good places to secure climbing ropes.
The first known climb to the top of Mount Wilbur was in 1923. It was achieved by a famous climber named Norman Clyde.
Images for kids
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South aspect from Swiftcurrent Pass
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