Hoodoo Mountains
Idaho
Elevation Range
6,000 ft - 10,945 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
47.0319, -116.5720
About Hoodoo Mountains
The Hoodoo Mountains are a small, isolated mountain range located in central Idaho, near the town of Challis. This range is characterized by rugged, volcanic peaks and deep, narrow canyons carved by glaciers. The terrain is steep and rocky, with sparse vegetation at higher elevations. Granite and rhyolite are the predominant rock types, leading to dramatic, jagged summits and unique geologic formations. The range sits at the intersection of the northern Rocky Mountains and the Snake River Plain, creating a diverse ecosystem with both alpine and sagebrush-steppe habitats.
Notable Peaks
Hoodoo Mountain
10,442 ft
Leatherman Peak
10,945 ft
Cramer Peak
10,812 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.