Snowbank Mountain (Idaho)

Snowbank Mountain is the highest point in the West Mountains, in Boise National Forest, Idaho with a summit elevation of 8,320 feet (2,540 m) above sea level. It is located 21.92 miles (35.28 km) from Nick Peak, its line parent, giving it a prominence of 3,080 feet (940 m).[1] The east side of Snowbank Mountain is drained by the North Fork Payette River, while the west side is drained by Squaw Creek, which is also a tributary of the Payette River.[3]

Snowbank Mountain
Snowbank Mountain is located in Idaho
Snowbank Mountain
Snowbank Mountain
Highest point
Elevation8,320 ft (2,540 m)
Prominence3,080 ft (940 m)[1]
Isolation21.92 mi (35.28 km)[1]
Coordinates44°26′25″N 116°07′35″W[2]
Geography
LocationValley County, Idaho, United States
Parent rangeWest Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Tripod Peak
Climbing
Easiest routeHiking, class 1

References

  1. "Snowbank Mountain, Idaho". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
  2. "Snowbank Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
  3. Boise National Forest (Map). 1:126720. U.S. Forest Service. 2012.


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