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Mountain Range
moderate

Black Butte Hills

Idaho

Elevation Range

5,800 ft - 7,422 ft

Notable Peaks

2

Coordinates

43.0935, -114.4503

About Black Butte Hills

The Black Butte Hills are a small mountain range located in central Idaho. This arid, high-desert landscape is characterized by rugged volcanic peaks, canyons, and rolling foothills. The terrain is predominantly rocky and dry, with sparse vegetation of sagebrush, juniper, and ponderosa pine. Despite the range's modest elevation, the climate can be extreme, with hot summers and very cold, snowy winters.

Notable Peaks

Black Butte

7,422 ft

Sheep Mountain

7,112 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
wildlife viewing
camping

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Challis, ID
Stanley, ID

Location

Idaho

43.0935, -114.4503

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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