Our Lady of the Rockies
Park Enormous mountain statue of the Virgin Mary
Perched above Butte, Montana, a 27‑metre statue of the Virgin Mary provides panoramic views; visitors drive or hike to the overlook for sightseeing and local pilgrimage.
Our Lady of the Rockies is a large statue of the Virgin Mary located on a summit above Butte, Montana, erected as a public devotional memorial. The figure is a prominent visual landmark overlooking the city.
Visitors come for the monument itself and the viewpoints it provides over Butte and the surrounding mountain landscape; the location is used for both pilgrimage and tourism. A paved access road and short walks lead to viewing areas and interpretive signage.
The statue was commissioned and built by local community organizations as a devotional memorial and was dedicated in the 1980s. The project involved volunteer labor and fundraising from local supporters.
The monument sits on a prominent summit above the city of Butte in southwestern Montana and is visible from the urban area below.
- Commemorative purpose: The statue is a large landmark visible from much of the surrounding area and was created as a public memorial to mothers and as a local devotional site.
What to See #
- Viewing area: A roadside viewing and pilgrimage area at the statue site providing panoramic views over Butte and surrounding ranges.
- Access road and facilities: Access road and small visitor facilities that serve people visiting the statue and the summit precinct.
How to Get to Our Lady of the Rockies #
The statue is accessible from Butte, Montana. Drive up the road from town toward the summit access (local signs will guide to the shrine). The nearest major airport is Bert Mooney Airport (Butte), and the site is about a 10-20 minute drive from central Butte depending on the route and season.
Tips for Visiting Our Lady of the Rockies #
- Drive after dawn or before dusk for the best light on the statue and fewer visitors.
- The access road can be steep and narrow; a high-clearance vehicle is helpful in winter.
- Combine with a visit to the nearby Mount Helena city trails to turn the stop into a full outdoor day.
Best Time to Visit Our Lady of the Rockies #
Best visited in late spring through early fall for reliable road access and clear views.
Weather & Climate near Our Lady of the Rockies #
Our Lady of the Rockies's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 23°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 16 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 61 mm of rain.
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July
July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall.
