Mount Idaho
Elevation
12,065 ft
Climbing Route
West Ridge / Southwest Face
Rating
Class 3
Elevation Gain
5,150 ft
Round Trip Distance
7.5 Miles
Round Trip Time
9 Hours
Water
Water is accessible for the first two miles from Elkhorn Creek
Name
Unofficially labeled Mount Idaho. This mountain is also known as Elkhorn Peak
First Ascent
Unknown
Nearest Town
Mackay, ID
Prominence
1,066 ft
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The rugged Mount Idaho gives climbers a chance to take in all that a Lost Riverclimb offers. Steep talus chutes, sharp ridge scrambles, tortuous forests, andample route finding eventually reward hikers with incredible views of BorahPeak. The rock-filled chutes of Mount Idaho are very dangerous! A helmet isstrongly recommended, especially when climbing near others.