Placing the Chinese Wall within the Southwest Montana tourism region may seem unconventional, given its location in the northwest quadrant of the state. However, it falls within Lewis & Clark County, which is part of Montana's southwest tourism designation. Notably, the county extends beyond the boundaries of a single geographic region, spanning two of them.

The Chinese Wall is situated in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, forming one of three contiguous protected regions within the Bob Marshall Complex, alongside the Great Bear and Scapegoat wilderness areas. Stretching for thirteen miles, this unique geological feature carries the Continental Divide along its crest, earning it iconic status.

Characterized by an east-facing escarpment rising over 1,000 feet from its base meadows, the Chinese Wall exemplifies textbook overthrust geology, with older rocks pushed up and over younger ones. The massif of limestone was thrust eastward and upward, resulting in a westward sloping side easily recognizable from high points to the east.

Containing some of the planet's oldest rocks, dating back to the Pre-Cambrian era and housing marine life fossils millions of years old, the Chinese Wall tells a geological tale of ancient seas and sedimentation.

For many, a journey to the Chinese Wall is a lifelong dream. Whether on foot or horseback, reaching this remote location deep within true wilderness offers a profoundly rewarding experience. The various trails leading to it traverse some of the finest wild country in America, earning the Bob Marshall Wilderness the moniker of "the cathedral hush of the Bob."

Several communities serve as starting points for accessing the east face of the formation, with Augusta, Lincoln, and Ovando being recommended starting points. Detailed trail information can be found online for those planning their adventure to the Chinese Wall.