Blackmon Peak

Blackmon Peak, also known as Blackman Peak, at 10,302 feet (3,140 m) above sea level is a peak in the White Cloud Mountains of Idaho.[1] The peak is located in Sawtooth National Recreation Area in Custer County 2.11 mi (3.40 km) from Castle Peak, its line parent.[3][4][5] It is named for George Blackmon (b.1854), freed slave and mining pioneer.[1]

Blackmon Peak
The light colored peak on the distant ridge.
Highest point
Elevation10,302 ft (3,140 m)[1]
Prominence400 ft (120 m)[2]
Parent peakCastle Peak
Coordinates44°03′29″N 114°39′09″W[1]
Geography
A map of Idaho showing the location of Blackmon Peak
A map of Idaho showing the location of Blackmon Peak
Blackmon Peak
Parent rangeWhite Cloud Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Washington Peak
Climbing
Easiest routeSimple scrambling, class 2

See also

References
  1. "Blackmon Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
  2. "Blackman Peak". Lists of John. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
  3. Sawtooth National Forest (Map) (1998 ed.). Sawtooth National Forest, U.S. Forest Service.
  4. "Blackmon Peak". SummitPost.org. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
  5. "Blackman Peak". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved January 12, 2013.


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