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This week’s Random Mountain Town is….

Anaconda, Montana!

Fast Facts about Anaconda:

• Population: Approximately 9,673 (2023)

• Elevation: 5,276 feet

• Year Founded: 1883

• Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park is the smallest state park in Montana

• Distance to Closest Larger City: Only 24 miles from Butte, Montana (34,500)

Homes for Sale in Anaconda:

Zillow: Zillow reports the average the average Anaconda, MT home value is approximately $269,228. This figure likely includes both homes currently for sale and those recently sold.

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Famous People from Anaconda:

Closest Ski Resort:

• Discovery Ski Area is about 19 miles away by car.

  • 67 trails

  • 2,200 patrolled acres

Events in Anaconda:

Anaconda Winter Festival:

• Celebration of frosty fun and community cheer in the heart of one of Montana’s most charming winter wonderlands! 

• It occurs in February.

Art in Washoe Park:

• Over 80 juried art and craft booths from around the US, ethnic foods, and professional entertainment are offered all three days.

• Happens in July.

Hiking Near Anaconda:

Storm Lake Trail: This moderate 3.5-mile trail offers beautiful scenery.

Here are some other popular trails in the Anaconda area:

• Twin Lakes via Twin Lakes Creek Rd: This 8.6-mile hike through a new growth forest follows the Four Mile Basin trail for a couple of miles.

• Anaconda's Historic Copper Trail: This easy 1.7-mile paved trail offers an interest in the century-long history of copper mining and smelter in this area.

• Mount Haggin Trail: This hard 15-mile trail has an ascent of 7,290 ft.

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