Snowbank Mountain (Idaho)

Snowbank Mountain
Snowbank Mountain

Valley County, Idaho, United States

Highest point
Elevation 8,320 ft (2,540 m)
Prominence 3,080 ft (940 m)[1]
Isolation 21.92 mi (35.28 km)[1]
Coordinates 44°26′25″N 116°07′35″W / 44.4402224°N 116.12648°W / 44.4402224; -116.12648Coordinates: 44°26′25″N 116°07′35″W / 44.4402224°N 116.12648°W / 44.4402224; -116.12648[2]
Geography
Location Valley County, Idaho, United States
Parent range West Mountains
Topo map USGS Tripod Peak
Climbing
Easiest route Hiking, class 1

Snowbank Mountain is the highest point in the West Mountains, in Boise National Forest, Idaho with a summit elevation of 8,320 feet (2,540 m) above sea level. It is located 21.92 miles (35.28 km) from Nick Peak, its line parent, giving it a prominence of 3,080 feet (940 m).[1] The east side of Snowbank Mountain is drained by the North Fork Payette River, while the west side is drained by Squaw Creek, which is also a tributary of the Payette River.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Snowbank Mountain, Idaho". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
  2. "Snowbank Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
  3. Boise National Forest (Map). 1:126720. U.S. Forest Service. 2012.


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