Seeing Hilgard Peak from a plane3 ★
At 11,316 ft, the highest in the Madison Range, west of Yellowstone. Look for sharp gray peaks above Hebgen Lake.
4 of our routes pass it. Montana · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Denver to Bozeman: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Denver to Bozeman | Left | on the way down |
| Salt Lake City to Great Falls | Left | 36 min after takeoff |
| Salt Lake City to Bozeman | Left | 37 min after takeoff |
| Salt Lake City to Helena | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 40 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Hilgard Peak from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Hilgard Peak from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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