Norton Peak

Norton Peak
Norton Peak

Blaine County, Idaho, U.S.

Highest point
Elevation 10,336 ft (3,150 m) [1]
Prominence 1,256 ft (383 m) [1]
Coordinates 43°45′43″N 114°39′11″W / 43.7618491°N 114.6531179°W / 43.7618491; -114.6531179Coordinates: 43°45′43″N 114°39′11″W / 43.7618491°N 114.6531179°W / 43.7618491; -114.6531179 [2]
Geography
Location Blaine County, Idaho, U.S.
Parent range Smoky Mountains
Topo map USGS Galena
Climbing
Easiest route Simple scramble, class 2

Norton Peak, at 10,336 feet (3,150 m) above sea level is the third highest peak in the Smoky Mountains of Idaho. The peak is in Blaine County and Sawtooth National Recreation Area about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northeast of the Camas County border. It is the 331st highest peak in Idaho. Miner Lake is on the west side of the peak, and Upper and Lower Norton lakes are south of the peak.[3][4][5]

References

  1. 1 2 "Norton Peak, Idaho". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Norton Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  3. ↑ Sawtooth National Forest (Map) (1998 ed.). Sawtooth National Forest, U.S. Forest Service.
  4. ↑ "Norton Peak". Idaho Summits. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Norton Peak". SummitPost.org. Retrieved December 19, 2012.


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