Altair Peak
Altair Peak, at 11,825 feet (3,604 m) above sea level is the seventh highest peak in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho, United States. The peak is located in Salmon-Challis National Forest and Custer County. It is the 25th highest peak in Idaho and about 1 mi (1.6 km) northeast of Standhope Peak and 0.85 mi (1.37 km) southwest of Pyramid Peak.[2][3][4]
| Altair Peak | |
|---|---|
 Altair Peak viewed from Hyndman Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 11,825 ft (3,604 m) [1] |
| Prominence | 785 ft (239 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 43°47′33″N 114°00′27″W |
| Geography | |
  Altair Peak Custer County, Idaho, U.S. | |
| Parent range | Pioneer Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Standhope Peak |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scramble, class 3 |
References
- "Altair Peak, Idaho". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
- "The 100 Highest Peaks". Idaho: A Climbing Guide. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
- Sawtooth National Forest (Map) (1998 ed.). Sawtooth National Forest, U.S. Forest Service.
- "Altair Peak". SummitPost.org. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
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