St. Peters Mission

Total Miles
27.3

Elevation

1,449.95 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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Trail Overview

The Adel Mountains are a geologist's dream to experience. Filled with small laccoliths and dikes, this igneous complex dates to approximately 65 million years ago. The resulting topography is that of rolling hills, lush had meadow valleys, and prominent igneous ridges and buttes. A beautiful vista is around every corner, so keep that camera handy. Besides the natural beauty of the landscape, the highlight of this route is experiencing the St. Peters Mission historical site. Built before Montana became a state, it was the cradle of Christianity amongst the wilds of the western frontier and the Blackfeet Indians.

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St. Peters Mission
St. Peters Mission

Difficulty

The road is decently maintained in the summer but can be quite challenging even with a few inches of snow. Watch for free ranging cattle.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

Kyle A
Nov 20, 2024
2023 Nissan Frontier
Open
Great road/trail for wildlife viewing! I saw range cattle, deer, and was lucky enough to see a herd of Big Horn sheep! No vehicles over 30ft long can take this trail. There are serpentines on either side of a bridge crossing that are a little tight (to reduce the amount of weight of the vehicles driving over it). Definitely recommend this easy road/trail, but make sure you have a camera ready if you want to catch some wildlife!
Tonya D
Jun 15, 2024
4x4
Open
Wayland Robbins
May 27, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Rough/Deteriorated
Gavin Langteau
Jul 31, 2023
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty

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