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Shissler Peak

Idaho

About

Shissler Peak is a summit in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, within the Moose Creek Ranger District of Idaho's Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. The nearest town is Elk Summit, about 18 miles away. Late summer is the most settled time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Elk City weather station show highs around 83°F in July and August, with only six to eight wet days a month, and temperatures on the peak run cooler than at the station, which sits well below it. Shissler Peak Trail lies about a mile away. Trout Peak Trail, North Moose/Isaac Lake and East Moose Creek Trail #421 are all within about 3 miles.

Summit Facts

Summit elevation

5,378 ft

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

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Location

Shissler Peak

Idaho

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

When to go

Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–83°F and lows of 32–42°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Elk City 1ne, ID weather station, 34 mi away. High / low in °F.

Jan35° high15° low
Feb41° high16° low
Mar47° high21° low
Apr53° high27° low
May63° high33° low
Jun71° high40° low
Jul83° high42° low
Aug83° high39° low
Sep74° high32° low
Oct58° high28° low
Nov43° high22° low
Dec33° high14° low

The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this spot, so expect it to run cooler up here.

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

Where it is

Nearest town: Elk Summit, Idaho · 18 mi

Source: Wilderness.net boundaries; USFS EDW boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Moose Creek Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

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

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