Standhope Peak

Standhope Peak

A photo of Standhope and surrounding peaks viewed from the summit of Hyndman Peak.

Standhope Peak viewed from Hyndman Peak
Highest point
Elevation 11,878 ft (3,620 m)[1]
Prominence 468 ft (143 m)[1]
Coordinates 43°47′05″N 114°01′30″W / 43.7846305°N 114.0250393°W / 43.7846305; -114.0250393Coordinates: 43°47′05″N 114°01′30″W / 43.7846305°N 114.0250393°W / 43.7846305; -114.0250393[2]
Geography
Standhope Peak

Custer County, Idaho, U.S.

Parent range Pioneer Mountains
Topo map USGS Standhope Peak
Climbing
Easiest route Scramble, class 3

Standhope Peak, at 11,878 feet (3,620 m) above sea level is the fourth highest peak in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho. The peak is located in Salmon-Challis National Forest and Custer County. It is the 20th highest peak in Idaho and about 0.75 mi (1.21 km) northeast of Peak 11,887 and 1 mi (1.6 km) southwest of Altair Peak.[3][4][5]

References

  1. 1 2 "Standhope Peak, Idaho". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
  2. "Standhope Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
  3. "The 100 Highest Peaks". Idaho: A Climbing Guide. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
  4. Sawtooth National Forest (Map) (1998 ed.). Sawtooth National Forest, U.S. Forest Service.
  5. "Standhope Peak". SummitPost.org. Retrieved January 1, 2013.


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