Standhope Peak

Standhope Peak, at 11,878 feet (3,620 m) above sea level is the fourth highest peak in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho. The peak is located in Salmon-Challis National Forest and Custer County. It is the 20th highest peak in Idaho and about 0.75 mi (1.21 km) northeast of Peak 11,887 and 1 mi (1.6 km) southwest of Altair Peak.[3][4][5]

Standhope Peak
A photo of Standhope and surrounding peaks viewed from the summit of Hyndman Peak.
Standhope Peak viewed from Hyndman Peak
Highest point
Elevation11,878 ft (3,620 m)[1]
Prominence468 ft (143 m)[1]
Coordinates43°47′05″N 114°01′30″W[2]
Geography
Standhope Peak is located in Idaho
Standhope Peak
Standhope Peak
Parent rangePioneer Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Standhope Peak
Climbing
Easiest routeScramble, class 3

References
  1. "Standhope Peak, Idaho". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
  2. "Standhope Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
  3. "The 100 Highest Peaks". Idaho: A Climbing Guide. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
  4. Sawtooth National Forest (Map) (1998 ed.). Sawtooth National Forest, U.S. Forest Service.
  5. "Standhope Peak". SummitPost.org. Retrieved January 1, 2013.


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