Monitor Range
The Monitor Range is a rugged mountain barrier spanning northeastern Washington and northwestern Idaho with alpine peaks, crater lakes & wild high-elevation terrain.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Pacific Northwest |
| Subregion | Northern Rockies |
| Country | United StatesCanada |
| State | WashingtonIdaho |
| County | Okanogan CountyBoundary County |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 48 |
| Longitude | -118 |
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6:12 PM LOCAL TIMEA compact but dramatic alpine zone, the Monitor Range cuts across remote northeastern Washington and northern Idaho. It is characterized by high peaks reaching around 11,000–10,300 ft (3,350–3,150 m), glacial cirques, fire-blackened alpine basins, and numerous tarn lakes. The range serves as a natural divide, with river systems like the Colville and Pend Oreille originating in its higher reaches. While relatively little-visited, orographically it matches more renowned ranges, offering multi-day hiking, peakbagging, backcountry camping and access to large national forests — though permits and route planning are recommended for extended trips. Roads tend to be limited and weather-dependent, making spring and fall access variable and summer more reliable for visitors prepared for high-country conditions.
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