(For those curious, it’s 1-3/4 miles to top of Mount Sentinel.)įirst constructed in 1908 by university students, Missoula’s hillside “M” has evolved over the years to become what many consider to be the most recognizable landmark in Missoula. Although it’s just 3/4 mile to “M,” it seems much further with its steep incline and 11 switchbacks. Sentinel sits a symbol that has become synonymous not only with the University of Montana, but also the city itself. This story first appeared on Make It Missoula in September 2010.Īt 620 feet above the city of Missoula on the slope of Mt.
