Decision Point
Loma, Montana
About Decision Point
Decision Point is only one mile off of Highway 87, near the town of Loma, MT. A visit will reward you with a beautiful overlook of the confluence of the Marias (Ma-RYE-us) and Missouri Rivers. From the parking area, an interpretive kiosk orients you to the site and a short 1/4 mile trail extends uphill to the overlook. From this low but stunning vantage point one can imagine seeing the Corp of Discovery camped in the river bottom below. Lewis and Clark took 10 days (June 3-12, 1805) to decide which river would lead them to the northwest passage.
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About Decision Point
Decision Point is only one mile off of Highway 87, near the town of Loma, MT. A visit will reward you with a beautiful overlook of the confluence of the Marias (Ma-RYE-us) and Missouri Rivers. From the parking area, an interpretive kiosk orients you to the site and a short 1/4 mile trail extends uphill to the overlook. From this low but stunning vantage point one can imagine seeing the Corp of Discovery camped in the river bottom below. Lewis and Clark took 10 days (June 3-12, 1805) to decide which river would lead them to the northwest passage.
Decision Point Activities
Exhibit
History
Photography
Decision Point Amenities
Parking
Decision Point Reservations
Season
All Year
About Loma, Montana
The small community of Loma sits where the Marias River runs into the Missouri River. Decision Point on the Lewis and Clark trail marks the point where the expedition decided to continue following the Missouri south, rather than taking the Marias, which flows from the north. A historical marker... ...
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