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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
Gateway Towns
Challis, ID
Stanley, ID
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.