Sleeping Giant Wilderness Study Area

Sleeping Giant Wilderness Study Area
LocationMontana, U.S.
Nearest cityHelena, Montana
Coordinates46°55′56″N 112°02′50″W / 46.93222°N 112.04722°W / 46.93222; -112.04722
Area6,666 acres (2,698 ha)
Established1981 (first designation; de-designated in 1982); 1985 (re-designation)
Governing bodyBureau of Land Management

Sleeping Giant Wilderness Study Area is a non-motorized recreation area located on the west side of the Missouri River and Holter Lake located about 30 miles (48 km) north of Helena, Montana. Designated as a wilderness study area in 1981, the Sleeping Giant Wilderness Study Area contains approximately 6,666 acres (2,698 ha) of nearly roadless land, about half of which is forested. A portion of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is contained inside the study area.

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