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Mountain Range
hard
Beaverhead Mountains
Idaho
Elevation Range
6,000 ft - 11,612 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
44.3546, -112.8225
About Beaverhead Mountains
The Beaverhead Mountains are a rugged and remote mountain range located in southwestern Idaho, primarily within the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The range is characterized by steep, jagged peaks, deep canyons, and alpine meadows. The terrain is challenging, with numerous high-elevation passes and technical climbing routes. The Beaverhead Mountains are part of the larger Bitterroot Range, which forms the border between Idaho and Montana.
Notable Peaks
Sacajawea Peak
11,612 ft
Mount Breitenbach
11,393 ft
Mount Hoppe
11,305 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
mountaineering
camping
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Salmon, ID
Challis, ID
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.