Mount Harrington
- 20.3 mi
- round trip
- 1,319 ft
- climb
- 8,363 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Mount Harrington open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Bitterroot National Forest.
Pile burning on West Fork Ranger and Darby-Sula Districts Nov. 9 to 12
Agency alert covering Bitterroot National Forest · USFS · Bitterroot National Forest
Pile burning on West Fork Ranger District end of October
Agency alert covering West Fork Ranger District · USFS · West Fork Ranger District
Pile burning on West Fork Ranger District Oct. 26
Agency alert covering West Fork Ranger District · USFS · West Fork Ranger District
Two Prescribed Burns Planned for the week of Oct. 5 - Piquett Creek & Cameron Gap
Agency alert covering Bitterroot National Forest · USFS · Bitterroot National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Bitterroot National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Mount Harrington is a hard hike in Idaho's Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, part of the West Fork Ranger District of the Bitterroot National Forest. The route is an out-and-back of about 20 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,319 feet, from a low point of 6,329 feet to a high of 8,363 feet. The trail's natural surface makes for a rugged outing. It lies within designated wilderness, and the Forest Service manages the surrounding land. The nearest options for breaking up the trip include Dennis Creek, about half a mile away, and Eakin Ridge and Witter Ridge Trail, both within a few miles. Wendover Campground, roughly 2.6 miles off, is the closest place to camp.
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Route details
- Distance
- 20.3 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 1,319 ft
- Summit
- 8,191 ft
- Difficulty
- Hard
Other routes up Harrington Mountain
Questions about this route
How long is the Mount Harrington on Harrington Mountain?
About 20.3 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Mount Harrington?
About 1,319 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Mount Harrington?
It is rated hard.
How many routes go up Harrington Mountain?
2: Cabin Springs and Mount Harrington.
Conditions and forecast on Harrington Mountain
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
