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Mountain Range
moderate

Soldier Mountains

Idaho

Elevation Range

7,000 ft - 10,095 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

43.4931, -114.9362

About Soldier Mountains

The Soldier Mountains are a small mountain range located in central Idaho, about 120 miles east of Boise. The range sits entirely within Custer County and covers an area of roughly 200 square miles. The Soldiers have a high point of 10,095 feet at the summit of Soldier Peak, but the majority of the range lies between 7,000-9,000 feet in elevation. The terrain is characterized by alpine meadows, rugged granite peaks, and forested slopes, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor recreation.

Notable Peaks

Soldier Peak

10,095 ft

East Soldier Peak

9,980 ft

Elk Mountain

9,839 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
fishing

Best Seasons

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Fairfield, ID
Hailey, ID

Location

Idaho

43.4931, -114.9362

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Data Source

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

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