Notable viewpoint · Beaverhead, Montana
The Thumb
The Thumb is a viewpoint in Beaverhead, Montana.
The Thumb: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit The Thumb
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach The Thumb — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 44.48491, -112.55000. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Thumb
- Scott Peak · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~33 km · Must-see
- Baldy Mountain · viewpoint · Clark · ~68 km · Must-see
- Diamond Peak · viewpoint · Butte · ~71 km · Must-see
- Bell Mountain · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~73 km · Must-see
- The Riddler · viewpoint · Butte · ~73 km · Must-see
- Big Boy Peak · viewpoint · Butte · ~73 km · Must-see
- Shoshone John Peak · viewpoint · Butte · ~74 km · Must-see
- Horse Mountain · viewpoint · Clark · ~6 km
- Garfield Mountain · viewpoint · Beaverhead · ~9 km
- Middle Creek Butte · viewpoint · Clark · ~11 km
- Diamond Butte · viewpoint · Beaverhead · ~16 km
- Pinetop Hill · viewpoint · Beaverhead · ~22 km
- Knoll · viewpoint · Clark · ~22 km
- Fritz Peak · viewpoint · Clark · ~24 km
- Indian Creek Butte · viewpoint · Clark · ~26 km
- Black Mountain · viewpoint · Clark · ~30 km
- Lima Dam · lake · Beaverhead · ~30 km
- Heart Mountain · viewpoint · Clark · ~30 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near The Thumb
- Scott Peak · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~33 km · Must-see
- Baldy Mountain · viewpoint · Clark · ~68 km · Must-see
- Diamond Peak · viewpoint · Butte · ~71 km · Must-see
- Bell Mountain · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~73 km · Must-see
- The Riddler · viewpoint · Butte · ~73 km · Must-see
- Big Boy Peak · viewpoint · Butte · ~73 km · Must-see
- Shoshone John Peak · viewpoint · Butte · ~74 km · Must-see
- Nicholson Peak · viewpoint · Butte · ~78 km · Must-see
- Sheep Mountain · viewpoint · Clark · ~82 km · Must-see
- Saddle Mountain · viewpoint · Butte · ~86 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for The Thumb yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit The Thumb?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near The Thumb?
Nearby: Scott Peak (viewpoint, 33 km), Baldy Mountain (viewpoint, 68 km), Diamond Peak (viewpoint, 71 km), Bell Mountain (viewpoint, 73 km), The Riddler (viewpoint, 73 km), Big Boy Peak (viewpoint, 73 km).
Is The Thumb worth visiting?
The Thumb is listed as a notable viewpoint in Montana on Spotwander.