White Mountain (Idaho) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids White Mountain (Idaho) |
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 White Mountain (Idaho)
Location in Idaho
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,183 m (10,443 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,147 m (3,763 ft) |
| Isolation | 47.56 km (29.55 mi) |
| Parent peak | Peak 10620, Idaho |
| Geography | |
| Location | Custer County, Idaho |
| Parent range | Salmon River Mountains |
White Mountain, also known as White Mountain West, is the tallest mountain in the Salmon River Mountains in Idaho, USA. It stands at a height of 10,442 feet (3,183 m) (about 3,183 meters) above sea level.
Where is White Mountain?
White Mountain is located in Custer County, Idaho, at coordinates 44°34′29″N 114°29′44″W / 44.57476°N 114.49565°W. It got its name because of the bright white rocks found on its north and west sides. Even though the very top of the mountain is made of gray-brown rock, the white parts are very noticeable.
This mountain is the highest point in the entire Salmon River Mountains range. It sits on the edge of a special protected area called the Frank Church Wilderness. The Salmon-Challis National Forest helps manage and protect this beautiful area.
What is White Mountain Like?
White Mountain really stands out from the land around it. It has a "prominence" of 3,762 feet (1,147 m) (about 1,147 meters). This means it rises very high above the lowest point connecting it to any higher peak. It is also quite "isolated," being 29.55 miles (47.56 km) (about 47.56 kilometers) away from the nearest mountain that is taller than it. That taller mountain is called Peak 10620, located to the southeast.
If you want to reach the very top of White Mountain, you would need to do what climbers call "Class three climbing." This means you'll need to use your hands for balance and sometimes pull yourself up, but you usually don't need ropes or special climbing gear. The eastern side of the mountain is the steepest. It rises sharply above the beautiful Twin Creek Lakes basin.
