Abercrombie Mountain

Washington Class 2 Selkirk Mountains
Abercrombie Mountain summit landscape
Rank 53

Elevation landscape

7,308 ft

Prominence height

5,168 ft

Difficulty signal_cellular_alt

Class 2

Est. Time schedule

1 day

Distance route

7 miles round-trip

Vert Gain trending_up

3,200 ft

Abercrombie Mountain (Selkirk Mountains) is most commonly climbed via the Marble Creek — West Ridge. Rated 4/10 difficulty, the standard ascent typically takes 1 day, covering roughly 7 miles with 3,200 feet of vertical gain. The summit stands at 7,308 ft with 5,168 ft of clean prominence — among the most topographically significant peaks in the lower 48.

Recommended Route

Marble Creek — West Ridge

Permits & Camping

Climbing Permits

No special climbing permit is required for Abercrombie Mountain, though wilderness or park entry fees may apply. Peak season runs June-September.

Season & Access

Permit details pending editorial review

Safety Information

Technical Requirements

  • Altitude Acclimatization
  • Alpine Start

Known Hazards

  • Altitude Sickness
  • Exposure
  • Hypothermia
  • Extreme Wind & Weather

Data source: PeakList.org (elevation, prominence); PeakBagger/SummitPost (route, class, hazards, permits)

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