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Mountain Range
hard
High Breaks
Idaho
Elevation Range
7,000 ft - 12,000 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
45.8727, -116.5279
About High Breaks
The High Breaks mountain range in Idaho is a rugged and remote area characterized by dramatic granite peaks, deep glacial valleys, and alpine lakes. The terrain is steep and rocky, with numerous ridges, cirques, and talus fields. The range is part of the larger Salmon-Challis National Forest and is surrounded by dense coniferous forests at lower elevations. The landscape was shaped by extensive glaciation during the last ice age, leaving behind a stark, scenic environment.
Notable Peaks
Thompson Peak
11,946 ft
Camas Peak
11,612 ft
Hyndman Peak
12,009 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
mountaineering
rock climbing
camping
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Challis, ID
Sun Valley, ID
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.