Mount Wilbur (Montana)

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]

Mount Wilbur rises above Swiftcurrent Lake

Mount Gould, Grinnell Point and Mount Wilbur left to right beyond Swiftcurrent Lake

Mount Wilbur
East face of Mount Wilbur
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 [2]
Geography
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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)[1]
Easiest route	Climb, class 4

See also

• List of mountains and mountain ranges of Glacier National Park (U.S.)

References

1. "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.