Mt. Harrison Interpretive Site
The Mount Harrison BSIA was established in 2003 by the USDA Forest Service for its unique alpine and subalpine habitats and rare species. The area provides protection for the remaining portion of Christ’s Indian paintbrush population not included in the Minidoka RNA. In addition, Mount Harrison has one of two Davis’ wavewing populations and two of the largest intact tall forb communities remaining in Idaho.
Activities
Day Hiking
The Howell Creek snowmobile trail(# ?) begins at the snow shelter in Howell Canyon and continues on to the Mt. Harrison Lookout.Backpacking
The Howell Creek snowmobile trail begins at the snow shelter in Howell Canyon and continues on to the Mt. Harrison Lookout.OHV Trail Riding
The Skyline Trail (#?) is 26.2 miles in length. The trail begins at Mt. Harrison Lookout and ends at the City of Rocks National reserve. It offers some of the most beautiful vistas in southern Idaho. This trailhead to Independence Lakes about midway from Mt. Harrison to the City of Rocks National Reserve offers excellent opportunities to camp with facilities. The New/Flat Canyon Trail (#?) is 5.1 miles long and and is a spur loop off from the Skyline Trail. The Marsh Creek Trail (#?) measures 4.2 miles and begins at the electronic site on Mt. Harrison and continues on to the mouth of Marsh Creek. It is a popular trail with hikers, mountain bikes, ATVs, and horseback riders.