Fritz Mountain
- 1.3 mi
- round trip
- 110 ft
- climb
- 5,782 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Fritz Mountain open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Kootenai National Forest. It doesn't name Fritz Mountain, so check the source for the area it covers.
Kootenai Flood Event & Inaccessible Areas
Agency closure covering Kootenai National Forest · USFS · Kootenai National Forest
Updated Skillet Fire Area, Road, Trail Closure
Agency alert covering Kootenai National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Kootenai National Forest
Trail Advisory-Alexander Mountain Trail near Timber Harvest Activities
Agency alert covering Libby Ranger District · USFS · Libby Ranger District
Timberlane Campground Closure
Agency alert covering Libby Ranger District · Order 01-14-05-26-03 · USFS · Libby Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Kootenai National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Fritz Mountain is a short, easy out-and-back hike in the Libby Ranger District of Montana's Kootenai National Forest, about 1.3 miles long with a total elevation gain of 110 feet. The trail starts and ends at roughly 5,658 feet, with the high point at 5,782 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is natural-surfaced and open from June through November. The climb is gentle, with the low point at 5,658 feet and the high at 5,782 feet. Bikes are allowed, so the trail works for hikers and riders alike. Several other outings sit within a few miles. Smoke Creek is about 2 miles away, Kenelty Vista is about 2.7 miles away, and Kenelty Mountain is about 3.1 miles away. For an overnight stay, Pleasant Valley Campground is about 4.7 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Kootenai River Campground40 mi away
- Rocky Mountain Outfitter45 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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Route details
- Distance
- 1.3 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 110 ft
- Summit
- 5,782 ft
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- About 0.5 hours
Questions about this route
How long is the Fritz Mountain on Fritz Mountain?
About 1.3 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Fritz Mountain?
About 110 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Fritz Mountain?
It is rated easy.
How long does the Fritz Mountain take?
About 0.5 hours round trip.
Conditions and forecast on Fritz 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.
