Mickey's Spire facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mickey's Spire |
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Mickey's Spire viewed from Thompson Peak
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 10,680 ft (3,260 m) |
| Prominence | 280 ft (85 m) |
| Parent peak | Thompson Peak |
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 Mickey's Spire
Location in Idaho
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| Parent range | Sawtooth Range |
| Topo map | USGS Stanley Lake |
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| First ascent | 1934 |
| Easiest route | Scramble, class 3-4 |
Mickey's Spire is a cool mountain peak in the Sawtooth Range in Idaho. It stands tall at about 10,680 feet (3,255 meters) above sea level. This makes it the fourth highest peak in the entire Sawtooth Range! It's also one of the tallest mountains in all of Idaho.
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Discovering Mickey's Spire
Mickey's Spire is a famous part of the Sawtooth Wilderness. This wilderness area is inside the larger Sawtooth National Recreation Area. It's located in a place called Custer County.
Where is this Peak?
Mickey's Spire is very close to another big mountain. It's only about 0.24 miles (0.39 kilometers) southwest of Thompson Peak. Thompson Peak is its "parent peak." This means Thompson Peak is taller and Mickey's Spire is part of the same mountain group.
How Tall is Mickey's Spire?
This mountain reaches an impressive height of 10,680 feet (3,255 meters). To give you an idea, that's like stacking over 1,700 average-sized people on top of each other! It's a truly towering natural landmark.
Climbing Mickey's Spire
People have been climbing Mickey's Spire for a long time. The very first time someone reached the top was in 1934.
What is Scrambling?
The easiest way to climb Mickey's Spire is by "scrambling." Scrambling is a mix between hiking and rock climbing. You often use your hands to help you balance and move up steep, rocky parts. It's not as hard as full rock climbing, but it's more challenging than just walking. The difficulty is usually rated as class 3-4. This means it's a bit tricky but doesn't usually require ropes or special climbing gear for experienced scramblers.
