Notable viewpoint · Flathead, Montana
Sphinx Peak
Sphinx Peak is a viewpoint in Flathead, Montana.
Sphinx Peak: 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 Sphinx Peak
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 Sphinx Peak — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 47.63689, -113.14450. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Sphinx Peak
- Chinese Wall · viewpoint · Flathead · ~2 km · Must-see
- Bob Marshall Wilderness · sanctuary · Flathead · ~9 km · Must-see
- Gibson Reservoir · lake · Teton · ~33 km · Must-see
- Gibson Reservoir · lake · Idaho · ~36 km · Must-see
- Pentagon Mountain · viewpoint · Idaho · ~40 km · Must-see
- Old Baldy · viewpoint · Idaho · ~43 km · Must-see
- Swan Glaciers · viewpoint · Flathead · ~47 km · Must-see
- Swan Peak · viewpoint · Idaho · ~48 km · Must-see
- Ear Mountain · viewpoint · Idaho · ~50 km · Must-see
- Scapegoat Mountain · viewpoint · Idaho · ~54 km · Must-see
- Scapegoat Wilderness · sanctuary · Lewis and Clark · ~57 km · Must-see
- Pishkun Reservoir · lake · ~61 km · Must-see
- Nilan Reservoir · lake · ~61 km · Must-see
- Willow Creek Reservoir · lake · ~66 km · Must-see
- Mission Mountains Wilderness · sanctuary · Missoula · ~70 km · Must-see
- Seeley Lake · lake · Idaho · ~70 km · Must-see
- Diamond Lake · lake · Flathead · ~1 km
- Gladiator Mountain · viewpoint · Flathead · ~2 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Sphinx Peak
- Chinese Wall · viewpoint · Flathead · ~2 km · Must-see
- Pentagon Mountain · viewpoint · Idaho · ~40 km · Must-see
- Old Baldy · viewpoint · Idaho · ~43 km · Must-see
- Swan Glaciers · viewpoint · Flathead · ~47 km · Must-see
- Swan Peak · viewpoint · Idaho · ~48 km · Must-see
- Ear Mountain · viewpoint · Idaho · ~50 km · Must-see
- Scapegoat Mountain · viewpoint · Idaho · ~54 km · Must-see
- Slippery Bill Mountain · viewpoint · Idaho · ~78 km · Must-see
- Mount Calowahcan · viewpoint · Idaho · ~79 km · Must-see
- Sunrise Glacier · viewpoint · Idaho · ~80 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 Sphinx Peak yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Sphinx Peak?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Sphinx Peak?
Nearby: Chinese Wall (viewpoint, 2 km), Bob Marshall Wilderness (sanctuary, 9 km), Gibson Reservoir (lake, 33 km), Gibson Reservoir (lake, 36 km), Pentagon Mountain (viewpoint, 40 km), Old Baldy (viewpoint, 43 km).
Is Sphinx Peak worth visiting?
Sphinx Peak is listed as a notable viewpoint in Montana on Spotwander.