Mount Jumbo
A hill east of the city shaped like a crouching elephant; its south slope trail climbs toward the white 'L,' offering sunset and city views. Winter and spring are an elk wintering ground.
Mount Jumbo lies east of the city of Missoula, facing Sentinel Mountain across Hellgate Canyon, and is named for its outline, which resembles a reclining elephant. On its south slope, a steep trail leads up toward the white 'L' (Loyola High School), and from the ridge above you get panoramic views of the city, the Clark Fork River and the Bitterroot Range. Sunsets here are far less crowded than on M Mountain. The mountain is city-managed open space and also a wintering area for elk and deer. Most of it is closed from about December to mid-March to protect wildlife, so please follow the signs at trailheads. Admission is free. Starting from the Lincoln Hills or Cherry Street trailheads northeast of downtown, a round trip takes 1.5–3 hours.
Opening hours
All day (some areas closed in winter and spring)
Nearby sights
- Mount Sentinel M Trail
- University of Montana
- Missoula Farmers Market & Clark Fork Market
- Missoula Art Museum
- Downtown Missoula
- Caras Park & Riverfront Trail
- Brennan's Wave
- Rattlesnake National Recreation Area