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Mountain Range
moderate

Yellowjacket Mountains

Idaho

Elevation Range

5,000 ft - 9,500 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

45.1470, -114.5723

About Yellowjacket Mountains

The Yellowjacket Mountains are a small, rugged mountain range located in central Idaho. The range is characterized by steep, rocky peaks and deep, forested valleys carved by glaciers. The terrain is predominantly granite with areas of sedimentary rock, providing a variety of geological features for outdoor enthusiasts to explore. The mountains are part of the Bitterroot Mountain Range, which extends into Montana to the east.

Notable Peaks

Yellowjacket Peak

9,432 ft

Storm Peak

8,964 ft

Pole Creek Mountain

8,771 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
camping
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Salmon, ID
Challis, ID

Location

Idaho

45.1470, -114.5723

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Data Source

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

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