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Blackfoot Mountains

Idaho

Elevation Range

6,000 ft - 10,339 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

43.1827, -111.8408

About Blackfoot Mountains

The Blackfoot Mountains are a rugged mountain range located in eastern Idaho, near the Montana border. This remote and isolated range features steep, rocky peaks, deep canyons, and alpine meadows. The terrain is characterized by jagged granite formations, with numerous high-elevation lakes and streams. The Blackfoot Mountains are part of the Bitterroot Mountain Range, which forms the boundary between Idaho and Montana. Due to their remote location, the Blackfoot Mountains see relatively few visitors compared to some of Idaho's more popular mountain ranges.

Notable Peaks

Bald Mountain

10,339 ft

Mount Baird

10,044 ft

Squaw Mountain

9,980 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Salmon, ID
Dubois, ID

Location

Idaho

43.1827, -111.8408

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Data Source

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

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