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Priscilla Peak

Montana

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Priscilla Peak is a summit of 7,006 feet in the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District of Lolo National Forest in western Montana, about 10.5 miles from the town of Thompson Falls. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at a similar elevation show July and August highs around 70°F with only about six wet days a month, while winter highs stay near 28°F. Several hikes start close by, including Big Spruce Creek and Bay State Creek, each about 2 miles away, and Sundance Ridge at about 2.7 miles. For an overnight base, Clark Memorial Campground sits about 3.9 miles from the peak.

Summit Facts

Summit elevation

7,006 ft

Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).

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Priscilla Peak

Montana

Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Jul–Aug. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 69–70°F and lows of 51–52°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Mullan Pass Vor/Dme, ID weather station, 28 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan28° high19° low
  2. Feb28° high19° low
  3. Mar34° high22° low
  4. Apr40° high27° low
  5. May50° high36° low
  6. Jun58° high42° low
  7. Jul70° high52° low
  8. Aug69° high51° low
  9. Sep59° high44° low
  10. Oct44° high32° low
  11. Nov32° high23° low
  12. Dec27° high18° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Thompson Falls, Montana · 11 mi

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Lolo National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Lolo National Forest.

  • East Fork Big Creek Road & Trail Closure- Superior Ranger District

    Agency alert covering Lolo National Forest · Order 26-003- · USFS · Lolo National Forest

As of · Source: USFS · Lolo National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Priscilla Peak

Best months: July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    28° / 19°

    19 wet

  2. Feb

    28° / 19°

    17 wet

  3. Mar

    34° / 22°

    19 wet

  4. Apr

    40° / 27°

    17 wet

  5. May

    50° / 36°

    15 wet

  6. Jun

    58° / 42°

    13 wet

  7. Jul

    70° / 52°

    6 wet

  8. Aug

    69° / 51°

    6 wet

  9. Sep

    59° / 44°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    44° / 32°

    13 wet

  11. Nov

    32° / 23°

    17 wet

  12. Dec

    27° / 18°

    18 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mullan Pass Vor/Dme, ID, 27.7 mi away at 6,028 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.