Clark's Lookout State Park, State park overlooking Beaverhead River near Dillon, Montana
The park spans 8 acres of terrain at an elevation of 4,337 feet, featuring a hill with views across the Beaverhead Valley landscape.
William Clark ascended this hill during the Lewis and Clark Expedition on August 13, 1805, to conduct compass readings and map the surrounding territory.
The granite monument at the summit displays three compass readings taken by Clark, illustrating the navigation methods of early American exploration.
The park operates from May through September, offering interpretive signs, parking facilities, and hiking paths accessible from sunrise to sunset.
Visitors can stand at the exact location where William Clark made his observations, viewing the landscape through the perspective of the 1805 expedition.
Location: Beaverhead County
Inception: 1985
Website: https://fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/clarks-lookout
GPS coordinates: 45.23611,-112.63139
Latest update: April 10, 2025 17:51
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