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West Mountains
West Mountains is located in Idaho
West Mountains
Location in Idaho
Highest point
Peak Snowbank Mountain
Elevation 8,320 ft (2,540 m)
Dimensions
Length 76 mi (122 km) N/S
Width 46 mi (74 km) E/W
Area 2,028 sq mi (5,250 km2)
Geography
Country United States
State Idaho
Range coordinates 44°28′00″N 116°14′04″W / 44.46667°N 116.23444°W / 44.46667; -116.23444
Borders on Boise Mountains
Topo map USGS Tripod Peak

The West Mountains are a mountain range in the U.S. state of Idaho, spanning part of Boise and Payette national forests. The highest point in the range is Snowbank Mountain at an elevation of 8,320 feet (2,540 m) above sea level. The range is bordered to the east by the Payette River and the North Fork Payette River, which separate the range from the Boise Mountains.

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