Mount Fitzhenry

Mount Fitzhenry rises to an elevation of 1,842 meters within the Bailey Range, a subrange of the Olympic Mountains in Olympic National Park, offering commanding views of the surrounding wilderness terrain.

Mount Fitzhenry and nearby Fitzhenry Creek are named after Edward Allen Fitzhenry, who served as Clallam County surveyor from 1892 to 1900 and was appointed Washington Surveyor General by President Woodrow Wilson in 1913.

The Olympic Mountains region, including Mount Fitzhenry, holds deep cultural significance for indigenous peoples such as the Quinault and Klallam tribes, who have maintained spiritual and resource-based connections to these lands for centuries.

The mountain can be climbed via a Class 2 hike along the north ridge during the favorable months of July through September, with detailed topographical maps available through the USGS Mount Carrie series for navigation purposes.

Mount Fitzhenry contributes precipitation runoff to tributaries that feed into the Elwha River system, playing a vital role in supporting local water ecosystems and downstream aquatic habitats throughout the Olympic Peninsula region.

Location: Clallam County

Elevation above the sea: 1,842 m

GPS coordinates: 47.92259,-123.63047

Latest update: October 25, 2025 09:17