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Canyon Peak

Idaho

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Canyon Peak is a summit of 4,963 feet in the St. Joe Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, about 11 miles from the community of Isabella Landing, Idaho. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Mullan Pass show July and August highs around 70°F with only about six wet days a month, while winter highs stay near 28°F. Several other destinations sit within a few miles. Buzzard Saddle and Canyon Creek are both about 3 miles away, and Hero Lake is about 3.2 miles off. For an overnight base, Surveyors Lookout campground is about 4.3 miles away.

Summit Facts

Summit elevation

4,963 ft

Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).

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Location

Canyon Peak

Idaho

Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Jul–Aug. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 69–70°F and lows of 51–52°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Mullan Pass Vor/Dme, ID weather station, 31 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan28° high19° low
  2. Feb28° high19° low
  3. Mar34° high22° low
  4. Apr40° high27° low
  5. May50° high36° low
  6. Jun58° high42° low
  7. Jul70° high52° low
  8. Aug69° high51° low
  9. Sep59° high44° low
  10. Oct44° high32° low
  11. Nov32° high23° low
  12. Dec27° high18° low

The station sits about 1,100 ft higher than this spot, so expect it to run a little warmer here.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Isabella Landing, Idaho · 11 mi

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for St. Joe Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Is Canyon Peak open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It doesn't name Canyon Peak, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Canyon Peak

Best months: July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    28° / 19°

    19 wet

  2. Feb

    28° / 19°

    17 wet

  3. Mar

    34° / 22°

    19 wet

  4. Apr

    40° / 27°

    17 wet

  5. May

    50° / 36°

    15 wet

  6. Jun

    58° / 42°

    13 wet

  7. Jul

    70° / 52°

    6 wet

  8. Aug

    69° / 51°

    6 wet

  9. Sep

    59° / 44°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    44° / 32°

    13 wet

  11. Nov

    32° / 23°

    17 wet

  12. Dec

    27° / 18°

    18 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mullan Pass Vor/Dme, ID, 31 mi away at 6,028 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.