Mount Breitenbach facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Breitenbach |
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Mount Breitenbach and surrounding peaks
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 12,140 ft (3,700 m) |
| Prominence | 620 ft (190 m) |
| Parent peak | Mount Church |
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 Mount Breitenbach
Location in Idaho
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| Parent range | Lost River Range |
| Topo map | USGS Leatherman Peak |
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| Easiest route | Scramble, class 3 |
Mount Breitenbach is a very tall mountain located in the state of Idaho, USA. It stands at 12,140 feet (3,700 m) above sea level. This makes it the fifth-highest mountain in all of Idaho! It's also the fourth-highest peak in the Lost River Range, which is a long chain of mountains.
Where is Mount Breitenbach?
Mount Breitenbach is found in Custer County, Idaho. It is part of the huge Salmon-Challis National Forest. This forest is a protected area with lots of nature and wildlife.
Nearby Mountains
Mount Breitenbach has several tall neighbors. It is about 2.0 miles (3.2 km) east of Mount Church. Mount Church is considered its "parent peak" because it's even taller and Mount Breitenbach is part of its larger mountain group.
Other nearby peaks include Donaldson Peak, which is about 1.4 miles (2.3 km) to the east. No Regret Peak is even closer, just 0.85 miles (1.37 km) to the southeast. To the north, about 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away, you'll find Lost River Peak. These mountains all stand together in the impressive Lost River Range.
How Can You Climb It?
The easiest way to reach the top of Mount Breitenbach is by a method called scrambling. Scrambling is like a mix between hiking and rock climbing. You use both your hands and feet to move up steep, rocky parts of the mountain. It's not as difficult as full rock climbing, but it still requires skill and care. The difficulty is rated as class 3, which means it involves some tricky moves where you might need to use your hands for balance.
